German lawmakers have given the green light to a substantial defence and infrastructure spending proposal put forth by the incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz, which will see up to a trillion euros allocated over the next ten years. This strategic plan is geared towards bolstering Europe’s security in light of uncertainties surrounding the US position on the conflict in Ukraine. The approval of this proposal signifies a significant step towards the creation of a new European defence community, with strong backing from lawmakers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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