Germany is spending billions to modernize and expand the Bundeswehr, prioritizing the Army's central role in national defense. The German Army chief warned that a military standoff or attack could occur before troops reach full readiness. Chancellor Friedrich Merz aims to build the strongest Army in Europe and acknowledges progress while noting remaining readiness gaps. The government hosted an open weekend in Berlin where Merz and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt may face questions about defense preparedness and other issues. Coverage paused overnight and resumed with updates including military matters and Bayern Munich's strong Bundesliga start.
Germany is spending billions to modernize and expand its Bundeswehr, with the Army playing a central role its chief warns it may face conflict before it's fully ready.
We're picking things up today with a look at the Bundeswehr and, more specifically, the German Army. Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to make it the strongest Army in Europe, and while the chief says "great progress" is being made, he warned it is not quite ready.
Merz and his Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt might face some tough questions about that and other issues this afternoon as the German government hosts an open day, or more like an open weekend, in Berlin. We will cover that and other developments in Germany in this blog throughout the day.
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