NATO summit: Merz explains Trump the German defense spending
06.07.2026 - 12:45 PM Source: listen to dpa article The Chancellor clarifies: The figures used by Trump for military spending are obsolete. Photo: ..
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According to figures from German government circles, the European allies alone have increased their defense spending by more than 100 billion euros in the last twelve months. Germany aims to achieve the 5% target by 2029. The US president described German defence spending as “ridiculous” before the NATO summit.
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According to figures from German government circles, the European allies alone have increased their defense spending by more than 100 billion euros in the last twelve months.
according to HandelsblattGermany aims to achieve the 5% target by 2029.
according to HandelsblattThe US president described German defence spending as “ridiculous” before the NATO summit.
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