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Germany's Defense Policy Shifts

Updated 2026-05-23 22:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to significantly increase the country’s military spending and capabilities, aligning with a 'whatever it takes' approach.

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The Hill
When Friedrich Merz assumed the chancellorship last year, he promised that "the rule for our defense now has to be 'whatever it takes.'"
2026-05-22 14:30 UTC
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