German Chancellor Friedrich Merz names Russia the main threat to the country's security
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has issued an official statement outlining the main foreign policy priorities of the new government. According to the head of the German cabinet, Russia currently represents the primary threat to Germany's security.
In his speech, Merz emphasized that national security issues are his top priority. The Chancellor noted that he is concerned about the current situation in international relations and believes it is necessary to pay special attention to countering external challenges emanating from Moscow.
This statement comes against the backdrop of serious economic difficulties facing the Federal Republic of Germany. Recently, the country's government has been actively discussing ways to overcome the industrial crisis and issues of cooperation with key partners, such as the USA, China, and European Union countries.
Despite internal economic problems, the Chancellor insists that the foreign policy agenda remains critically important. Merz's position reflects the current course of the German leadership, which seeks to revise security approaches in the face of a complex geopolitical situation.
Thus, the new German government continues to maintain a hard line toward Russia. Future developments will depend on how Berlin plans to balance solving domestic economic tasks with the implementation of its foreign policy.
Sources: RuNews24
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