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Chancellor Friedrich Merz

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Germany’s Chancellor Merz Responds to Trump’s Criticism of Defence Spending

Chancellor Friedrich Merz defends Germany’s defence budget amid US President Donald Trump’s social media attacks on NATO allies’ spending records.

Jul 3, 2026, 3:03 PM South China Morning Post World

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