German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he found President Donald Trump open to discussion and is convinced that Washington ...

By Sabine Siebold BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Germany needs up to 60,000 additional troops under new NATO targets for weapons and ...

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BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday, a day after meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House, that he encountered a U.S. administration open to discussion and ...

This would put the future strength of Germany's armed forces at between 250,000 and 260,000 troops. Last week, Reuters reported that NATO would ask Germany to provide seven more army brigades ...

Germany will need up to 60,000 additional troops under new NATO targets for weapons and personnel, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday, as the alliance beefs up its forces to respond to ...

Germany’s defense chief said his country will need to boost its armed forces by as many as 60,000 active soldiers as NATO member states commit to ramping up defense spending to deter Russia’s ...

Germany to Boost Military by up to 60,000 Troops Under New NATO Targets By Sabine Siebold BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Germany needs up to 60,000 additional troops under new NATO targets for weapons and ...