Merz explained the decision to award NATO the Westphalian Peace Prize

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke out in defense of the decision to award the Westphalian Peace Prize to NATO, emphasizing that this is a completely logical step. According to him, the defense alliance has remained the cornerstone of the Euro-Atlantic peace order for three generations, safeguarding freedom, security, and prosperity in Europe.

The decision drew a wave of criticism because the peace prize was awarded to a military alliance. But speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who is accepting the award on behalf of the Alliance, the German leader emphasized that European peace is currently under threat due to Russia’s brutal revisionism. Merz assured that Germany and NATO will continue to support Ukraine with all their might.

The statement by the head of the German government was reported by dpa.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz canceled a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump that had been scheduled for September 9. This happened a few hours after Trump publicly congratulated the far-right “Alternative for Germany” on its success in the regional elections.

At a meeting with business representatives in Berlin, Merz stated that the federal government will continue to gradually implement fundamental economic reforms.