Significantly, Merz began his speech by praising the pro-war and rearmament policies of his predecessor, Olaf Scholz (SPD).

The Philippines and Germany have signed an "Arrangement concerning Defense Cooperation", showcasing the growing security ties ...

Germany's newly elected chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called for Berlin to transform its Bundeswehr into the "strongest conventional army in Europe" in his first major speech to parliament.

European allies have stressed the urgency of growing and improving their military capabilities to counter Russia.