By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Saturday, May 24, 2025
9News Nigeria
  • HOME
  • EDITORIAL
  • POLITICS
  • NATIONAL
  • SPORTS
  • WORLD
  • BUSINESS
  • ABOUT US
  • CONTACT US
  • PRIVACY POLICY
9News Nigeria9News Nigeria
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Editorial
    • OPINION
  • Politics
  • National
    • Breaking News
    • Boko Haram
    • Crime and Investigation
    • Ohanaeze Ndigbo
  • Business
    • Nigerian economy
    • Investment
    • Finance
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity
    • Entertainment and lifestyle
    • Hollywood
  • World
    • Africa
    • Asia News
    • Australia
    • Europe
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms And Conditions
    • Contact Us
Follow US
EuropeWorld

Europe ‘can no longer rely on allies’ after Trump and Brexit

Chigozie Ekwenye
Last updated: May 28, 2017 10:09 pm
By Chigozie Ekwenye
Share
3 Min Read
German Chancellor Angela Merkel
SHARE

Europe can no longer “completely depend” on the US and UK following the election of President Trump and Brexit, German Chancellor Angela Merkel says.

Mrs Merkel said she wanted friendly relations with both countries as well as Russia but Europe now had to “fight for its own destiny”.

It follows the G7’s failure to commit to the 2015 Paris climate deal, talks Mrs Merkel said were “very difficult”.

President Trump has said he will make a decision in the coming week.

“The times in which we could completely depend on others are on the way out. I’ve experienced that in the last few days,” Mrs Merkel told a crowd at an election rally in Munich, southern Germany.

The BBC’s Damien McGuinness, in Berlin, says the comments are a sign of growing assertiveness within the EU.

EXCLUSIVE: How Nigerian Critic, Kemi Badenoch Led Conservatives to Worst-Ever Election Defeat
EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Clears IMF Debt, Still Tops Africa’s Debt Chart to the World Bank
Hon. Ike Ibe Congratulates Pope Leo XIV, Recalls Memorable Visit to Imo State
EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Needs $410 Billion for Energy Transition, One of the Highest Among Developing Nations

The relationship between Berlin and new French President Emmanuel Macron had to be a priority, Mrs Merkel said.

Earlier the German leader had described the “six against one” discussion about the Paris Accord during the G7 summit in Sicily as “very difficult, not to say very unsatisfactory”.

Mr Trump said he would abandon the Paris deal – the world’s first comprehensive climate agreement requiring countries to cut carbon emission – during his election campaign and has also expressed doubts about climate change.

Speaking in Brussels last week, Mr Trump also told Nato members to spend more money on defence and did not re-state his administration’s commitment to Nato’s mutual security guarantees.

BBC Defence and Diplomatic Correspondent Jonathan Marcus says the mere fact that this is even in question shows just how uneasy the relationship is between Mr Trump and the organisation of which his country is the leading member.

While in Belgium Mr Trump also reportedly described German trade practices as “bad, very bad”, complaining that Europe’s largest economy sells too many cars to the US.

The US president has described his visit to Europe as a “great success for America” with “big results”.

Source – BBC

 

Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Copy Link
What do you think?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Surprise0
Angry0
Previous Article korea N/Korea scares U.S., others with new anti-aircraft system
Next Article ZUMA Jacob Zuma ‘plans second home in Dubai’
Search
Latest News
  • Police extradite Nigerian fugitive from UAE over alleged $307,500 fraud May 24, 2025
  • Emefiele’s 753 duplexes: Jubilations as FG pledges to sell houses to low, middle income Nigerians May 24, 2025
  • Ancient And Modern Nwanwa Concept: Highly Valued And Practised Igbo Cultural Norm-(The Charles Orie’s Example) May 24, 2025
  • I’m leaving PDP, I don’t have Wike’s strength, says Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno May 24, 2025
  • EXCLUSIVE: Why FG initiated AMCON Shutdown May 24, 2025
  • Breaking!! Imo Journalist, Nonso Nkwa Raises Alarm Over Alleged Government Plan To K!dnap Him 🆘 May 24, 2025
  • IMHA Amends And Passes Imo Security Bill As Majority Leader, Onyemaechi Presents May 24, 2025
  • CHARLES ORIE: A Brand With An Extensive Goodwill- (The White Cap Man) May 24, 2025
  • Reps Member-Toska Champions Healthcare For Constituents, Sponsors 10,000 Into ImoCare May 24, 2025
  • States, INEC Reject Proposals To Scrap State Electoral Commissions, Calls For Reform May 24, 2025
9News Nigeria
  • Editorial
  • OPINION
  • Inspiration
  • Investigative Reports
  • Featured
  • Interviews
  • About Us
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
World News
  • Africa
  • African Politics
  • Aviation News
  • Australia
  • Global Economy
  • Europe
  • Global Economy
  • Asia News
  • Middle East
  • World
  • World Politics
  • USA
  • USA Politics
News Categories
  • Breaking News
  • National
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Crime and Investigation
  • Nigeria Police
  • Nigerian Military
  • Biafra
  • ODUDUWA
  • Ohanaeze
  • Boko Haram
  • National Assembly
  • National History
  • Sober House
  • National Security
Entertainment and Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
  • Entertainment and lifestyle
  • Nollywood
  • Lifestyle
  • Hollywood
  • Celebrity
  • Celebrity Gist
  • Celebrity Gossip
  • Events
  • Family & Relationships
  • Relationship Extra
  • Relationships

You May also Like

IMG 9608
WorldRelationship Extra

Michelle Obama Shuts Down Marriage Rumors, Says “If We Were Struggling, Everybody Would Know”

May 1, 2025
Screenshot 20250427 103254
NationalInternational Relations

Nigerian Military Bids Farewell To Late Major Gen Ogbonna (RTD) In Imo

April 27, 2025
IMG 9533
Nigeria NewsNational

Nigerian Nationals Behind $65 Million Sextortion Losses in U.S – FBI 

April 25, 2025
IMG 9490
NationalUSA

EXCLUSIVE: Deducing Trump’s 2025 Easter Comments

April 21, 2025
IMG 9488
NationalAfrica

Shifting Francophone Africa: Algeria Drops French for English 

April 21, 2025
IMG 9453
Nigeria NewsAfrica

Six Nigerian Women Released from Cape Verde Prison 

April 17, 2025
Show More
  • More News:
  • Europe News
  • National News
  • Politics
  • 9News Nigeria - Nigeria Breaking News
  • Nigeria Politics
  • Sports
  • Imo state
  • Opinion
  • Events
  • National Security
  • Editorial
  • Inspiration
  • Trending news
  • Bible Messages
  • Religion
  • Jesus Christ the saviour
  • The Love of God
  • Crime and Investigation
  • World News
  • Business

9NEWS NIGERIA

  • Editorial
  • OPINION
  • Inspiration
  • Investigative Reports
  • Featured
  • Interviews
  • About Us
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

NEWS CATEGORIES

  • Breaking News
  • National
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Health
  • Crime and Investigation
  • Nigeria Police
  • Nigerian Military
  • Biafra
  • ODUDUWA
  • Ohanaeze
  • Boko Haram
  • National Assembly
  • National History
  • National Security

WORLD NEWS

  • Africa
  • African Politics
  • Aviation News
  • Australia
  • Global Economy
  • Europe
  • Asia News
  • Middle East
  • World
  • World Politics
  • USA
  • USA Politics

ENTERTAINMENT AND LIFESTYLE

  • Entertainment
  • Entertainment and lifestyle
  • Nollywood
  • Lifestyle
  • Hollywood
  • Celebrity
  • Celebrity Gist
  • Celebrity Gossip
  • Events
  • Family & Relationships
  • Relationship Extra
  • Relationships
Copyright © 2025 | 9News Nigeria by Nine Communications Nig Ltd
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?