OR Germany The Hague emits a dual message: it aspires to evolve Europe’s strongest army and play a leading role in the international diplomatic scene. Donald Trump characterizes ‘US Monumental Victory’ The agreement to increase the defense spending of NATO member states to 5% of GDP.

Historical conversion to Germany’s defense policy

For Berlin, the historic cruise change was launched before the NATO summit, with the new government aimed at ‘War budgets’ for the next four years. The commitment to defensive spending of 3.5% of GDP, combined with additional 1.5% funds for critical infrastructure, is expected to lead to total investment exceeding € 160 billion – when its ambitious 5% goal is achieved.

Chancellor Friedrich Mertz, from The Hague, stressed that this step “is not because Trump requires it”, but because the current security conditions and increasing threats to the old continent are dictated.

Strong Merz message to Moscow

For the German government, the Russian threat It is considered to be of existential importance for European and German security. Characteristically, Chancellor commented on the Kremlin: “Please, no one dares to attack NATO, anywhere!”referring to the German Brigade of armor in Lithuania, which reinforces the eastern wing of the Alliance.

Mertz stressed that “disagreements or different approaches to NATO and Russia have always existed”. Also, in a conversation with US President Donald Trump, he called for US subscription to the new sanctions package to Moscow, which European partners are expected to approve within the week.

Trump positions and Macron notes

A central person in The Hague, although with a brief presence, was Donald Trump, who characterized ‘US Monumental Victory’ The result for the enhanced defense spending of the alliance. Concerning the promoted Article 5 of the North Atlantic Pact, despite its previous disputes, he made it clear by saying: “I support it. That’s why I’m here. If I didn’t support it I wouldn’t be here. “.

Emmanuel Macron’s comments were particularly caused, as the French president referred to the challenges that arise when the NATO partners are committed to increasing defense spending to 5%, at the same time that Washington escalates the conflict in the commercial sphere. As he noted, “We can’t say that we will spend more on defense and start a trade war.”