Obama Asked Merkel To Increase Defense Spending
Merkel also pointed to the need for political solutions in Syria and Libya. Lagging in the polls Martin Schulzs party is tying Chancellor Angela Merkel right to the deeply unpopular US. Barack Obama Uses Germany Visit To Call For Stronger Europe In Face Of Isis Threat The Independent The Independent To meet that target Germanys defense spending would have to rise to some 60 billion euros 658 billion. Obama asked merkel to increase defense spending . Merkel also said Germany was prepared to increase its military spending. Merkels rivals play Trump card on defense Taking a leaf out of an old campaign playbook Social Democrats blast chancellors plans to boost military budget in line with calls from US president. He opened his press conference with Merkel by reading a carefully worded statement thanking Germany for its commitment to increase its defense spending showing appreciation for German support for NATOs mission in Afghanistan applauding the chancellor for Berlins contributions ...
