Chancellor Merz Vows to Build Strongest Army in Europe

Germany's new chancellor said it will build Europe's strongest army — but can it deliver?

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed to build Europe's strongest military.picture alliance / Contributor via Getty ImagesChancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to build Europe's strongest military for Germany.Germany's shift in defense policy followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine and NATO goals.Experts highlighted challenges like underinvestment, recruitment, and political consensus.Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, vowed last week that the…

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.

Chancellor Merz vows to build strongest army in Europe

Europe must remain united in the face of a hostile Russia, Germany's new Chancellor, Friederich Merz, warned in his first major speech in parliament since taking office. He also promised to turn Germany’s economy once again into an engine for growth.

Can the Bundeswehr protect Germany against Putin in time?

Federal Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) confirmed on Tuesday that the Federal Government is striving for military expenditure of five percent of economic output within five to seven years.

Chancellor Merz: Germany should have the biggest army in Europe

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told European Union lawmakers on Tuesday that Berlin is open to raising military spending to 5% of its GDP, an amount President Trump demanded to get NATO allies to pay their "fair share" for defense.