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A korrentour reading

Germany will provide whatever money the Bundeswehr needs to become the strongest conventional army in Europe.

Drawn from what Friedrich Merz said

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What Friedrich Merz actually said

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  1. FM

    Friedrich Merz 14 May 2025

    Die Bundesregierung wird zukünftig alle finanziellen Mittel zur Verfügung stellen, die die Bundeswehr braucht, um zur konventionell stärksten Armee Europas zu werden.

    Regierungserklärung von Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz, 14. Mai 2025bundesregierung.de

First recorded here 14 May 2025 · How quotes work

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