Bangladesh, Nov. 20 -- Apparently, European leaders are gradually recognizing the current process of multipolar transition – but, instead of simply adapting to it, they are reacting negatively, lamenting the end of the previous world order. In a recent statement, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz commented on the decline of the “democratic” and “rules-based” Western system.

Merz declared that the “old world order” is ending and urged European countries to react to this process. He gave a speech at an economic conference organized by the Suddeutsche Zeitung newspaper, where he commented on the current changes in the international geopolitical scenario. Merz lamented Europes fragile position in the ...