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.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended his country’s NATO defence spending, shortly after US President Donald Trump re-upped his criticism of alliance members.
- The statement on Friday came as NATO leaders were set to meet next week in Ankara.
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- Back and forth over defence spending comes as NATO leaders set to meet in Ankara next week.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended his country’s NATO defence spending, shortly after US President Donald Trump re-upped his criticism of alliance members.
- The statement on Friday came as NATO leaders were set to meet next week in Ankara.
Sources: Al Jazeera