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The Meaning of Germany’s Dramatic Rearmament
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is about to make history with his vow to create the 'strongest conventional army in Europe,' writes Ian Bremmer.
Germany deploys permanent troops to another country for the first time since World War II
Chancellor Friedrich Merz inaugurated a groundbreaking German brigade in Lithuania that is meant to help protect NATO’s ...
Germany's new chancellor said it will build Europe's strongest army — but can it deliver?
Germany's new chancellor vowed to build Europe's strongest army — but experts say underinvestment, recruitment, and politics ...
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Germany Steps Forward To Fill Uncle Sam’s Boots in Europe
Trump’s goal for the continent may be coming true, as allies increase their defense spending. Mr. Brooke has traveled to ...
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Germany's Merz inaugurates new brigade in Lithuania to bolster NATO's eastern flank
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday inaugurated a historic new brigade in Lithuania, saying that Germany and its NATO partners are prepared to defend every inch of the alliance's ...
Germany backs 5% NATO defense spending target
After meeting with his US counterpart at a gathering of NATO foreign ministers in Turkey, Germany's foreign minister said ...
Germany Vows to Defend Baltics Against Any Russian Threat
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany’s military is prepared to defend the Baltic region against “any threat” as he arrived ...
NATO allies need to close defence spending gaps, Italy and Germany say
Boosting defence spending is a task for all NATO members willing to close gaps with allies, ministers from historic ...