Germany’s Merz defends NATO spending after Trump calls it ‘ridiculous’

German leader Friedrich Merz is defending NATO defense spending commitments, pushing back against criticism from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who called them ridiculous. According to Al Jazeera, this back-and-forth over defense spending comes as NATO leaders prepare to meet in Ankara next week, highlighting persistent tensions over how much European members should contribute to the alliance.

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