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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 ...
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Germany Steps Forward To Fill Uncle Sam’s Boots in Europe
Trump’s goal for the continent may be coming true, as allies increase their defense spending. Mr. Brooke has traveled to ...
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 ...
NATO allies need to close defence spending gaps, Italy and Germany say
Boosting defence spending is a task for all NATO members willing to close gaps with allies, ministers from historic ...
Germany says ready to spend 5% of GDP on defence to meet Trump's demand from Nato
Trump’s demand has rattled many European allies, particularly those already struggling to meet Nato’s existing target of ...
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 backs Trump's 5% NATO defense spending target
Transatlantic ties were in the spotlight Thursday as NATO defense ministers met in Turkey and the European Union pursued ...
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 ...