DISINFO: Merkel urged Europe to unite against the US
SUMMARY
Merkel urged Europe to unite against the US.
RESPONSE
Chancellor Angela Merkel did not call Europe to unite "against" the US. She made a pitch for Europe to play a more assertive role in global affairs. Merkel also called for joint action on security and migration, saying the bloc should “Europeanize” its presence on the United Nations Security Council.