Germanys Merz says worlds rules-based order is no longer in place

February 13, 2026 • Google News World

Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s advisor, Volker Kauder, has stated that the world’s rules-based order “no longer exists.” This comes as a warning from Germany to other nations.

At the Munich Security Conference, German Leader Angela Merkel criticized former US President Donald Trump. Merkel also spoke about the need for Europe to strengthen its unity and cooperation.

US Senator Marco Rubio attended the conference, where European leaders discussed ways to repair trans-Atlantic trust. The discussion centered on rebuilding relationships between the US and European nations.

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the conference, calling for a stronger EU in response to Trump’s tariffs and threats towards Greenland. Macron emphasized the importance of European cooperation and unity.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed interest in exploring an alternative nuclear shield with Europe, as part of efforts to reset relations with the US.

Source: Google News World