German Chancellor urges profound shift in defense posture
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Updated: 2025-07-10 09:27
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BERLIN - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday urged a profound shift in defense posture.
During a press conference with visiting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Berlin, Merz stressed his vision for a modernized and capable German military, adding that this transformation will be underpinned by a massive increase in defense spending, which is set to more than double by 2029.
Merz emphasized that the investment would focus on procuring new technology.
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