Chief of the CDU, Friedrich Merz, whose celebration gained the German elections, has acknowledged that he goals for Europe’s independence from the US.

Supply: Merz and Scholz's statements on the night of 23 February, as reported by DW

Quote from Merz: "My absolute precedence is to strengthen Europe as shortly as attainable, in order that we obtain independence from the US, step-by-step."

Particulars: The politician believes that the Trump administration "largely doesn't care in regards to the destiny of Europe". He additionally in contrast the US authorities's interference in Germany’s election marketing campaign to manipulation by Russia.

In the meantime, incumbent German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has acknowledged defeat within the elections.

Scholz acknowledged that the election result’s bitter for the Social Democratic Social gathering, and it should be clearly and unequivocally acknowledged.

He congratulated Merz and the CDU/CSU on their election victory. Nonetheless, Scholz known as it unacceptable that just about 20% of Germans voted for the far-right Various for Germany (AfD). "I’ll by no means settle for such a outcome," he added.

Scholz additionally introduced that he doesn’t wish to be a part of a federal authorities led by the CDU/CSU and doesn’t intend to steer coalition negotiations.

Background:

• Exit ballot outcomes from Germany’s snap parliamentary elections point out that the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU) secured essentially the most seats, with 29%.
• The far-right Various for Germany (AfD) almost doubled its 2021 outcome, reaching 19.5% – a document excessive on the federal degree.
• The Social Democratic Social gathering of Germany, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, got here third with 16% – marking a brand new historic low for the celebration.

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