At the World Economic Forum, Merz outlines Germany’s new responsibility for Europe’s security, warns against US bullying under Donald Trump, backs Canada’s Mark Carney, and calls for a stronger, sovereign Europe within NATO.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Full Speech: Germany’s Merz Declares Old World Order over, Warns against US Bullying at Davos
Jab 22, 2026 | German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivers one of the most consequential speeches at Davos, declaring the old world order broken and urging Europe to act with power, unity, and realism.
At the World Economic Forum, Merz outlines Germany’s new responsibility for Europe’s security, warns against US bullying under Donald Trump, backs Canada’s Mark Carney, and calls for a stronger, sovereign Europe within NATO.
At the World Economic Forum, Merz outlines Germany’s new responsibility for Europe’s security, warns against US bullying under Donald Trump, backs Canada’s Mark Carney, and calls for a stronger, sovereign Europe within NATO.
