Object

Rights:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Abstract:

Unlike Donald Trump's first term, when his personal dislike of Chancellor Angela Merkel caused numerous tensions in relations with Germany, the US administration has now adopted a more pragmatic course. At the same time, Friedrich Merz's government is pursuing a policy of concessions on selected issues, such as trade policy, where it faces pressure from the Trump administration's protectionist approach, in order to maintain transatlantic ties. Close cooperation in the fields of energy and defence, as well as an increase in German military spending, will stabilise Germany's position at the forefront of the US's European partners.

Place of Publishing:

Warsaw

Digitisation Sponsor:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Publisher:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Issued:

2025.11.06

Format:

PDF

Extent:

526 KB

Identifier:

oai:digit.pism.pl:4820

Source:

PISM Bulletin no. 117 (2618), 2025

Language:

eng

Is Version Of:

Biuletyn PISM nr 117 (3120), 2025

Rights Holder:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Location of Physical Object:

Library of the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)