Afghanistan, Feb. 24 -- Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's center-right party, stated on Sunday after his victory in the parliamentary elections that Germany and Europe must gradually become independent from the United States. He specifically pointed to former U.S. President Donald Trump, saying that the U.S. is indifferent to Europe's future.
Sunday's election showcased a shift in Germany to the right, especially towards the far-right. Initial unofficial results show that Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leads with around 29% of the votes.
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), which has gained support from figures like Trump ally J.D. Vance and Elon Musk, secured approximately 20% of the vote, marking a significant pol...