German Chancellor Merz calls for rebuilding transatlantic trust at Munich conference

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gave a major speech at the Munich Security Conference. He argued that trust between the U.S. and Europe needs to be rebuilt and that freedom can no longer be taken for granted.

Merz stated that the United States is 'not powerful enough to go it alone' and called for a realignment of the transatlantic relationship. French President Emmanuel Macron also spoke at the event, urging European nations to be less timid on the global stage.

The conference highlighted ongoing discussions about the future of NATO and Western unity, with leaders from countries like Bulgaria and Romania also participating to address security challenges.