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Friedrich Merz: “Washington argued that this is an imperative to counter…”

Featuring: Friedrich Merz, Christian Democratic Union | Chancellor of Germany | International

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FULL KEYNOTE SPEECH: German Chancellor Merz Declares US-Led Global Order Collapsing at WEF | AQ1B

Published | Video Starts at 06:46

On this foundation, NATO became the strongest alliance in history. This is why we hold true this idea now. In recent days, the United States administration has vehemently demanded greater influence in Greenland. Washington argued that this is an imperative to counter security threats in the High North. We welcome that the United States is taking the threat posed by Russia in the Arctic seriously. This threat is itself an expression of great power rivalry. (06:46–06:53)

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Asserts that the U.S. sees increased influence in Greenland as necessary for security.

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