【German Chancellor: Germany has forever given up the hegemonic position in Europe】
Berlin time February 13, 2026, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said at the 62nd Munich Security Conference:
Germany has learned from history and has forever abandoned the role of a hegemon in Europe. The great power policy is not an option for Germany. After establishing relations with other European countries, Germany no longer indulges in the illusion of hegemony. Subordinate leadership? Yes. The illusion of hegemony? No, not at all. We Germans will never be alone again. This is an unavoidable lesson from our history.
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