Olaf Scholz
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Dec- 2022 -6 DecemberEurope
Germany Says Will Reach NATO Spending Target by 2025
Germany will match NATO's target to spend two percent of GDP on defense by 2025, a government spokesman said.
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Oct- 2022 -13 OctoberEurope
European Allies Join German Air Defense Push
Fourteen European allies signed up to a German plan to buy air defense systems, as NATO looks to bolster its ability to deal with Russia.
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10 OctoberAir
Germany Says Air Defense Shield to Reach Ukraine ‘in Days’
Germany said it was rushing long-promised air defense systems, capable of protecting an entire city, to Ukraine after Russia unleashed a barrage of missile strikes on the country.
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3 OctoberWar
Germany, Denmark, Norway to Give Ukraine 16 Slovak Zuzana-2 Howitzers
Germany, Denmark, and Norway will supply Ukraine with 16 armored howitzer artillery systems from next year as Kyiv seeks heavier weapons to boost its fightback against Russia.
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Sep- 2022 -16 SeptemberEurope
Germany Military Must Become Europe’s ‘Best Equipped’: Scholz
Germany is ready to take a leading role in ensuring Europe's security, Chancellor Scholz said, vowing to transform the military into the "best equipped" on the continent.
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16 SeptemberEurope
Germany to Send More Weapons to Ukraine, but Not Tanks
Berlin will provide Ukraine more armored vehicles and rocket launch systems but not the battle tanks sought by Kyiv.
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15 SeptemberEurope
German Foreign Minister Urges Swift Ukraine Tank Decision
Germany's foreign minister has called for a speedy decision on deliveries of battle tanks requested by Ukraine, adding to the pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
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14 SeptemberEurope
Kyiv Blasts Germany’s ‘Excuses’ Over Tank Deliveries
Ukraine's foreign minister slammed Berlin for its failure so far to deliver Leopard battle tanks despite repeated pleas from Kyiv.
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Jun- 2022 -29 JuneEurope
Scholz Says Germany to Become Biggest NATO Force in Europe
Germany's investments in defense in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine will transform it into the biggest contributor to NATO in Europe, Scholz said.
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May- 2022 -29 MayEurope
Germany Agrees $107B Fund to Modernize Military in Face of Russia Threat
Germany's government and conservative opposition have agreed to a deal that will release $107 billion to modernize the army in the face of the Russian threat.
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