Will Friedrich Merz get along with the European Commission? | Berlin Briefing Podcast

Germany’s likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz is already hailed as the man who could forge what the European Union needs most: Unity. So far, Merz has seen a lot of advance praise, but how will his ambition to turn Germany from a “hesitant” to a “leading middle power” really be felt in Europe. How will he shape German relations with other EU countries? Will he get along with the European Commission?

Andreas Rinke, Chief Correspondent at Reuters, talks to DW's Chief Political Editor Michaela Küfner in the latest #BerlinBriefing podcast.

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Post from DW News on March 15, 2025

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