German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced plans to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP, aligning with U.S. President Trumpâs demands. This significant move, voiced during NATO talks, intends to create "the strongest conventional army in Europe" amidst concerns over Germany's military capabilities, which have been hampered by years of underfunding and equipment shortages. Experts describe this as an ambitious "paradigm shift" for a nation historically reluctant to increase military expenditure, especially following its WWII legacy. Challenges remain, including recruitment difficulties and outdated military equipment.
"Security expert Roderich Kiesewetter called the move a 'paradigm shift', adding that 'it won't happen overnight, but it has to happen.'"},{
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