World's rules-based order 'no longer exists', Germany's Merz warns

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🗞️ Driving the news: At the Munich Security Conference, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared that the post-war “rules-based order” has effectively collapsed, warning that Europe can no longer assume U.S. security guarantees
• He cited growing transatlantic tensions, including President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and renewed threats to annex Greenland
• Around 50 world leaders gathered amid uncertainty over NATO commitments and shifting global power dynamics

🔭 The context: Merz acknowledged a “deep divide” between Europe and the U.S., echoing criticism previously voiced by Vice-President JD Vance
• He revealed confidential talks with France on a potential joint European nuclear deterrent, signaling efforts to reduce reliance on the U.S. security umbrella
• French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to accelerate rearmament and assert geopolitical autonomy

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: A weakening rules-based international system could hinder coordinated global action on climate change, trade, and security
• Fragmented alliances risk slowing multilateral climate agreements, complicating energy transitions, and diverting political focus toward defense spending over decarbonisation

💬 One quote: “This order… no longer exists in that form.” – Friedrich Merz

📈 One stat: Some 50 world leaders are attending this year’s Munich Security Conference

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