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Germany's Merz: Russia Threatens Europe, Calls for Stronger Defense

9/9/2025

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Russia's ambitions threaten Europe beyond Ukraine.
He cited rising hybrid attacks on infrastructure and provocations in the North and Baltic Seas.
Merz called for a new European security architecture to tackle these challenges.
He stressed the liberal world order faces pressure from autocracies, highlighting systemic conflict.
Germany aims to enhance its defense and become Europe’s strongest conventional army.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Russia's ambitions threaten Europe beyond Ukraine.
He cited rising hybrid attacks on infrastructure and provocations in the North and Baltic Seas.
Merz called for a new European security architecture to tackle these challenges.
He stressed the liberal world order faces pressure from autocracies, highlighting systemic conflict.
Germany aims to enhance its defense and become Europe’s strongest conventional army.