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Merz Seeks to Strengthen US-Germany Ties Amidst Divided Public Opinion

German Chancellor Merz is traveling to Washington to meet with US President Trump, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and increase German defense spending to 5% of GDP, a move supported by Trump but facing divided public opinion in Germany.

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NATO Allies Urged to Boost Defense Spending to 5%

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth today urged NATO allies to increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP and reduce reliance on the US, while the UK announced plans to increase its defense spending to 3% in the coming years as part of a broader strategic defense review.

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NATO Allies Near Consensus on 5% Defense Spending Increase

NATO allies are close to agreeing to raise their defense spending to 5% of GDP, split between military and infrastructure spending, by a date yet to be confirmed, driven by US pressure and concerns about global threats.

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NATO Allies to Agree on New Defense Goals in Brussels

NATO allies will meet in Brussels to agree on new defense capability goals, aiming for balanced spending between Europe, Canada, and the US, preparing for a June summit in The Hague for further defense commitments and support for Ukraine.

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Germany Needs 50,000-60,000 More Soldiers to Meet NATO Requirements

German Defense Minister Pistorius stated that Germany needs 50,000-60,000 more soldiers to meet NATO requirements, falling short of the necessary 203,000 deployable soldiers and impacting plans to increase reservists from 60,000 to 260,000 due to Russia's war in Ukraine.

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NATO Ministers Meet, Merz Visits Trump Amidst Dutch Healthcare Initiative

NATO defense ministers convene in Brussels, preparing for the Hague summit focused on increasing defense budgets, while German Chancellor Merz meets President Trump in Washington to discuss the war in Ukraine and tariffs; concurrently, a Dutch initiative tackles sexual misconduct in healthcare.

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NATO Considers 5% GDP Defense Spending Increase

NATO defense ministers are discussing increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP, initially proposed by Donald Trump, to enhance deterrence against Russia and reduce reliance on the US, with Germany playing a key logistical role; this is being discussed at a meeting in Brussels.

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NATO Prepares for Potential Russian Attack with Increased Spending and Medical Adaptations

NATO is preparing for a potential Russian attack within the next 3-5 years by increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP and adapting battlefield medical practices based on lessons from the Ukraine war.

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Trump, Merz Meet: Defense Spending Praised, Ukraine Action Urged

President Trump met with German Chancellor Merz in the Oval Office, praising Germany's increased defense spending but avoiding direct criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine; Merz urged stronger action against Russia.

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Germany Needs 50,000–60,000 More Soldiers to Meet NATO Demands

German Defense Minister Pistorius stated that Germany needs 50,000–60,000 more active soldiers to meet NATO demands, impacting its role in the alliance's response to the war in Ukraine. This comes despite plans to expand the reserves, and the current active military strength of 180,000 is well short...

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Germany Needs 50,000-60,000 More Soldiers to Meet NATO Goals

Germany's Defense Minister announced a need for 50,000-60,000 additional soldiers to meet NATO's increased defense goals, impacting recruitment strategies and potentially leading to a discussion about mandatory military service. The current Bundeswehr has about 181,000 soldiers, falling short of the...

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Germany's New Armed Forces Commissioner to Prioritize Bundeswehr Strengthening

Henning Otte, a CDU politician, was sworn in as Germany's new parliamentary commissioner for the armed forces on Thursday, succeeding Eva HΓΆgl. He plans to focus on strengthening the Bundeswehr by addressing personnel, equipment, and capability shortcomings, potentially advocating for mandatory mili...

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