Friedrich Merz is far from being Chancellor, but the winner of the Bundestag elections from the CDU is already setting the tone for his European policy. Yesterday, Merz reported that he had discussed his messages to Donald Trump with French President Emmanuel Macron and found „complete agreement.“ He is also seeking close contact with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Merz said, as well as with smaller countries such as the Baltic states. The message must be very clear: „Europe is united and cohesive.“