politics

February 14, 2026

Western rules-based order ‘no longer exists’

The EU needs to build up its military to get ready for the looming great-power struggle, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has claimed

Western rules-based order ‘no longer exists’

TL;DR

  • The EU must arm itself rapidly due to a new era of great-power struggle.
  • The post-Cold War liberal “rules-based international order” no longer exists.
  • The United States' claim to leadership has been challenged, with Russia and China emerging as major powers.
  • The EU needs to strengthen itself within NATO and invest significantly in its military.
  • Germany plans a massive rearmament program, including a defense budget of $582 billion by 2029.
  • Discussions are underway regarding the EU's own nuclear deterrence.

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