Germany Rejects US Criticism: 'We Don't Need Lectures'

Germany and the US: A Clash of Perspectives on Democracy. A recent meeting between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and US President Donald Trump highlighted a growing transatlantic rift. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's harsh criticism of Germany, accusing it of 'tyranny in disguise', has sparked controversy. Rubio's comments focused on Germany's intelligence agency and the rise of the AfD party. However, Chancellor Merz defended Germany's democratic values and freedom of speech, stating, "We don't need lectures from outside." The exchange underscores differing perspectives on the state of democracy in Europe and the role of political opposition.