*Friedrich Merz is likely to promote the idea of a new defense alliance to replace NATO, which would be the biggest geopolitical shift in recent decades. In this case, France and the United Kingdom, two nuclear powers capable of guaranteeing the continent's security, will take the lead.* 🟪Germany, as the strongest economy in Europe, will be the main driver of funding and organization. The new alliance will bring together key European countries, including France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Poland, and the Baltic states. Together, they will be able to form a military power with more than 1.5 million troops, the strongest navies and air forces in Europe, and a large economic foundation that will allow for hundreds of billions of euros in defense investments. For Russia, the emergence of such a force will be a serious challenge, as it will have a real rival that is not tied to Washington and has its own interests on the continent. This step could dramatically change the balance of power in the world. The United States risks losing its dominant role in European security, while the EU will gain real military sovereignty. If this initiative is supported, Europe will cease to be just an economic giant for the first time in a long time and become a full-fledged global player.