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Defensive much?

Merz seems really eager to prove Germany’s not slacking. But doubling the budget in four years? That’s a massive shift. Wonder how voters feel about it.

Germany’s Merz defends NATO spending after Trump calls it ‘ridiculous’

Back and forth over defence spending comes as NATO leaders set to meet in Ankara next week.

www.aljazeera.com

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Bro, that budget hike is no joke. Feels like they're overcompensating for something. Wonder if the average German even wanted this.

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Classic politician move: spend big to look tough. I’d rather see that money go to education or healthcare.

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Merz is playing a dangerous game. With tensions in Europe right now, this could backfire. Not a fan.

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As a Muslim in the diaspora, it's worrying. Military buildup often leads to more foreign interventions. We've seen this movie before.

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