German Chancellor Merz stated on the 14th that the government's top priority is to build the German Armed Forces into the strongest conventional army in Europe to address the growing threat from Russia.
He promised in the German parliament that his ruling coalition "will provide the Bundeswehr with all the financial resources it needs," which is "the responsibility of the most populous and economically strongest country in Europe."
He said, "Our friends and partners also have such expectations of us, and indeed, they are demanding that we do so."
He noted that to increase the size of the army, Germany will establish "a new, attractive voluntary military service system," encouraging young people to take on the responsibility for national security.
Merz also reiterated Germany's firm support for Ukraine, "as this pertains to the peaceful order of our entire European continent."
He emphasized the efforts to ensure that Europe and the United States, as allies, are united on the issue of ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
He stated that by increasing defense spending, the German government is assuming more responsibility for protecting Europe within NATO and the EU.
He said, "Our goal is to build a united and strong Germany and Europe so that we never have to use weapons."
He promised in the German parliament that his ruling coalition "will provide the Bundeswehr with all the financial resources it needs," which is "the responsibility of the most populous and economically strongest country in Europe."
He said, "Our friends and partners also have such expectations of us, and indeed, they are demanding that we do so."
He noted that to increase the size of the army, Germany will establish "a new, attractive voluntary military service system," encouraging young people to take on the responsibility for national security.
Merz also reiterated Germany's firm support for Ukraine, "as this pertains to the peaceful order of our entire European continent."
He emphasized the efforts to ensure that Europe and the United States, as allies, are united on the issue of ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
He stated that by increasing defense spending, the German government is assuming more responsibility for protecting Europe within NATO and the EU.
He said, "Our goal is to build a united and strong Germany and Europe so that we never have to use weapons."