Speaking at the Social Democratic Party’s Economic Forum in Berlin on Wednesday, Merz said Trump had largely governed by bypassing Congress during the previous two years and was likely to continue doing so, Anadolu Agency reported.
“Even over the last two years, Trump has largely governed by bypassing Congress. Why should that be any different now?” Merz said.
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He noted that the US Constitution gives the president considerable authority to make decisions independently of Congress.
Germany has also signalled that it intends to maintain close ties with Washington despite the Republican election setback.
“The USA is—and will remain—an important partner and ally for us. We will continue our close cooperation with the USA, even if a different constellation were to emerge in both chambers,” deputy government spokesman Steffen Meyer told reporters in Berlin.
