Germany

Germany vows fair proportion of Europe’s defence as Nato leaders arrive at Hague summit

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Germany vows fair proportion of Europe’s defence as Nato leaders arrive at Hague summit

Laura Gozzi & Paul Kirby BBC News Reuters Security is tight at the Nato summit – President Trump’s first since 2019 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that Russia’s president understands only the language of force and that Tuesday’s “historic” Nato summit in The Hague will aim to ensure peace in Europe for generations to … Read more

Can Germany afford a 5% NATO protection spending goal?

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Can Germany afford a 5% NATO protection spending goal?

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) walks past Bundeswehr soldiers with military honors in front of the Federal Chancellery before welcoming the Prime Minister of Denmark. Bernd von Jutrczenka | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Tax hikes and soaring debt might be Germany’s new reality, as NATO allies are set to soon face a higher defense … Read more