How such preparation for Trump’s success might look was demonstrated by a live broadcast from CDU politician Johann Wadephul on the morning after the 2024 U.S. election. While Merz had warned about Trump before the state elections in eastern Germany, little of that sentiment was evident in his deputy, reports Die Zeit. Wadephul reportedly made no mention of Trump’s extremism or any threat to democracy. Instead, he emphasized, ‘We need a good relationship with whichever U.S. government is in power,’ focusing on economic aspects.
I’ll take things that won’t happen for 200$.
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Merz wants to approach Trump: Deal desired before the new election
And the CDU will most likely lead Germany’s next government early next year.