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Trump's new strategy, Germany: Europe does not need American "rescue"
2025-12-09 21:27:34 / BOTA
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has responded to the Trump administration's new national security strategy, stating that Europe does not need "rescue" from the United States, but greater independence in defense policies.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the head of Europe's largest economy stressed that Washington's new document, which portrays European allies as weak, only confirms the urgent need for the EU to take its security fate into its own hands.
Referring to the critical tones of the American strategy towards European policies, Merz strongly rejected the idea that democracy on the old continent is in danger and requires foreign intervention.
“That the Americans want to save democracy in Europe now, I don’t see any need for that,” Merz told reporters in Mainz. “If it had to be saved, we would manage it ourselves.”
He added that while some parts of the American document are understandable, others are "unacceptable to us from a European point of view."
The strategy released Friday by the Trump administration offers tacit support for far-right parties in Europe and criticizes the EU's approach to free speech and migration. It has also drawn criticism from European Council President António Costa, who warned the US against interfering in the Union's internal affairs.
For Chancellor Merz, the content of the strategy came as no surprise. He linked it to a speech by US Vice President JD Vance in Munich last February.
"This is not a surprise, but now it has been confirmed again. It has been documented," Merz said, adding that Vance's speech had served as a wake-up call that led to increased defense spending by Germany.
Merz's government, which took office in May, has taken concrete steps to increase the military budget by easing strict debt rules. The move comes in response to the geopolitical situation following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but also as a reflection of ongoing pressure from the United States to increase its contribution to NATO.
In closing, Merz offered a pragmatic approach to transatlantic relations:
"In my talks with the Americans, I say: 'America First' is fine, but 'America Alone' cannot be in your interest. You need partners... And if you can't do anything with Europe, then at least make Germany your partner."
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