In a strategic address before the NATO summit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized Germany's commitment to defending Israel and countering Iran's nuclear ambitions. Highlighting a planned increase in defense spending to 2.4% of GDP, he stressed that Iran's destabilizing activities in the Middle East must be confronted. Moreover, the Bundestag is poised to vote on a significant spending increase, facilitated by a recent law allowing for higher expenditures, to enhance both defense and national infrastructure as the nation navigates a precarious international landscape.
"Iran must not have nuclear weapons," he told lawmakers. "The Iranian leadership has been destabilizing the Middle East for decades."
"Russia's attacks on Ukraine are barbaric, showcasing a blatant disregard for peace and human life," he stated passionately to the Bundestag.
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