Mertz: The relationship between Europe and the United States should be based on the exchange of strength and interests.

German Chancellor Merkel: Europe and the United States no longer need to be insincere; only interest exchange based on strength!

Merkel announced at the Foreign Ministry Ambassador Conference that a unified Europe should avoid false nostalgia when establishing relations with the United States, and must clearly define its own interests. He made this statement at the German Ambassador Conference held at the foreign ministry of the country.

"Including the United States, they are re-evaluating their interests, which is not something that has happened in recent days. Similarly, we in Europe must accurately determine our interests, without false nostalgia."

Merkel acknowledged that the United States remains very important to Europe, but it is no longer possible to return to the past: "The United States will still be our most important partner. We seek cooperation and are willing to closely coordinate and cooperate with them, but it is clear that this partnership will not be as natural. Our attitude towards the United States will depend on our strength as Europeans."

Merkel called on European countries to find new partners around the world and strengthen existing partnerships outside of the United States.

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