"Friedrich Merz has vowed Germany will have the strongest conventional army in Europe and committed to substantial military spending to secure Germany's position as a leader."
"The German Council on Foreign Relations indicates that two years post-Zeitenwende, meaningful change has yet to materialize in Germany's defense strategy against authoritarianism."
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Germany's then-chancellor Olaf Scholz promised a significant defense transformation, termed Zeitenwende, aimed at increasing military spending and reducing energy dependence on Russia. However, a recent report highlights that this transformation has not yet led to significant changes. With newly elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Germany is attempting to solidify its position as a leading military power in Europe, exemplified by increased military commitments and active diplomacy with Ukraine, indicating a renewed focus on defense and international collaboration.
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