Germany Merz in Davos: We are in the phase of great power politics
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Europeans to adapt quickly to the changing political balance of power in the world.
22.01.2026, 10:11
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Russia's attack on Ukraine has ushered in a new era, but it goes beyond this war of aggression and much further, said Merz at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
China had made it into the ranks of the great powers. The USA is being challenged in its role as a superpower and is drastically changing its foreign and security policy.
"We have entered an era of great power politics," said Merz. "The new world of great powers is based on power, strength and - if necessary - force. It is not a cozy place," said the Christian Democrat. This situation is not an unchangeable fate, Merz made clear. "In order to survive, we have to deal with a harsh reality and chart our course with clear realism."
