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2026-02-13 23:45:37
[German Chancellor: Europe Hopes to Build a New Transatlantic Partnership] On February 13, local time, German Chancellor Merz, in his keynote speech at the Munich Security Conference, pointed out that the rules-based international order "was not perfect even at its peak, and no longer exists." Merz stated that in an era of prominent great power politics, Europe is not without development opportunities and can "decisively, unitedly, and confidently" safeguard its own interests and values. Regarding the Greenland issue, Merz said that Denmark can fully trust Europe, and its European allies will stand firmly with Denmark. Regarding the development of European nuclear forces, Merz revealed that he is in talks with French President Macron on establishing a joint European nuclear deterrent force and called for Europe to rebuild its relationship with its US allies. Merz emphasized, "We are not trying to leave NATO, but rather to build a strong, self-sufficient European pillar within the alliance."
