Greens cast doubt over Germany's defence spending plans
Berlin (AFP) Mar 10, 2025 Germany's Green party on Monday threatened to torpedo plans put forward by likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz to invest hundreds of billions in defence and infrastructure. Merz's proposal comes as the German economy experiences prolonged stagnation and US President Donald Trump's direct overtures to Russian President Vladimir Putin have left Europe feeling vulnerable on security. The
Berlin (AFP) Mar 10, 2025
Germany's Green party on Monday threatened to torpedo plans put forward by likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz to invest hundreds of billions in defence and infrastructure.
Merz's proposal comes as the German economy experiences prolonged stagnation and US President Donald Trump's direct overtures to Russian President Vladimir Putin have left Europe feeling vulnerable on security.
The
Germany's Green party on Monday threatened to torpedo plans put forward by likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz to invest hundreds of billions in defence and infrastructure.
Merz's proposal comes as the German economy experiences prolonged stagnation and US President Donald Trump's direct overtures to Russian President Vladimir Putin have left Europe feeling vulnerable on security.
The 
