Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, has defended his country's increased defense spending in response to criticism from former US President Donald Trump. Merz highlighted Germany's commitment to NATO targets, noting that the nation is doubling its defense budget within four years, representing a significant effort to bolster its capabilities. This comes as NATO leaders prepare for a summit where European nations aim to demonstrate their increased contributions to continental defense, especially in light of past disagreements with Trump over defense spending levels. AI
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