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German Chancellor defends defense spending amid Trump criticism

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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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German Chancellor defends defense spending amid Trump criticism

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Merz hits back at Trump for ridiculing Germany’s defence spending drive

    Germany ⁠does not have to shy ⁠away from talking up its record on defence spending, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, when asked about US President Donald Trump calling Germany’s past efforts “ridiculous”. The issue of defence spending has loomed large as Nato leaders pre…

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