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Posted on January 21, 2025
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Germany's auto association urges economic and political shifts to counter Trump's policies, focusing on energy and defense independence.
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's auto association president said Donald Trump presented a challenge to Germany and Europe to become more independent and competitive on everything from energy to defence, as she also called for a political shift in the German government.
"We need a change to our mentality and a change to politics," Hildegard Mueller said at the association's annual press conference. "After Trump's inauguration, it is clear how decisive economic strength will be in future."
(Reporting by Victoria Waldersee, Editing by Rachel More)
The main topic is Germany's auto association's call for economic strength and political change in response to Trump's policies.
Hildegard Mueller emphasizes the need for economic strength and a shift in German politics.
Trump's policies challenge Germany and Europe to become more independent and competitive, especially in energy and defense.
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