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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 ...
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 ...
Merz Sees Germany on NATO Path to 5% Goal Defense Spending
Chancellor Friedrich Merz for the first time publicly advocated spending up to 5% of the German economy on defense.
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 ...
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 readying 1.5% of GDP for dual military use infrastructure, says Merz
Germany plans to allocate 1.5% of its economic output to infrastructure that has military uses, Chancellor Friedrich Merz ...
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 ...
As Trump Demands More Military Spending, NATO Reconsiders What Counts
The president has long pressed European allies to pay more for their own security. So they may redefine what qualifies as ...