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The German Election: Friedrich Merz, “Independence” from America, and the Rise of the Far Right.

These Times

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Shifts in Geopolitical Power and European Humiliation

This chapter delves into recent events in European politics, notably a significant meeting in Saudi Arabia that sidelined European nations from pivotal U.S.-Russia peace talks. It captures the growing discontent among European leaders as they grapple with perceived condescension from American officials and their own internal challenges.

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