09:17⇢Merz Defines Europe's Transatlantic Terms
⌨German editorial priorities have shifted toward Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first major foreign policy statement, specifically his strategic recalibration of the transatlantic relationship. Outlets highlight his characterization of Europe as an equal partner rather than a subordinate to President Trump (Welt, Merkur, FR). Parallel to this, liberal and left-leaning media are intensifying their scrutiny of the Trump administration’s domestic enforcement tactics, framing the ICE and Kristi Noem’s policies through the lens of radicalization and potential fascism (Zeit, Spiegel, RP Online, Sueddeutsche).