German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is collaborating with France and Poland to present a united European front supporting Ukraine and addressing U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies. This alliance aims to reinforce the EU's stance against external pressures.
Merz, who assumed office on May 5, 2025, is working with French President Emmanuel Macron to strengthen the EU's position amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.
This partnership seeks to ensure Ukraine receives continued support and to counter potential challenges to European unity.