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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 ...
German troops step out of Germany for first time since WW II. Why that's a big deal
Germany announced the permanent deployment of thousands of its troops in Lithuania – the first time it has done so since ...
Merz Sees Germany on NATO Path to 5% Goal Defense Spending
Chancellor Friedrich Merz for the first time publicly advocated spending up to 5% of the German economy on defense.
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Germany Agrees to Meet Donald Trump’s 5 Percent GDP Spending Target
Now, another Western European NATO member has made a surprising announcement in favor of Trump’s 5 percent goal: Germany. The ...