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As Germany's Chancellor, Friedrich Merz is leading the push for Germany to take the helm of the NATO military combination.
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As Germany's Chancellor, Friedrich Merz is leading the push for Germany to take the helm of the NATO military combination.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Merz detailed his views on enlarging German armed forces in Europe, linking them to his professional background and peers.1 source
Merz (as Chancellor) pushes for Germany to lead the NATO military combination.1 source
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The entities involved
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Friedrich Merz
German politician, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany
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NATO
intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states
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