Germany's Merz Questions Longevity of NATO's 'Current Form'

Germany's Merz questions the longevity of NATO's 'current form'
Germany's likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned on Sunday whether NATO would remain in its "current form" by June in light of the comments by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, and that Europe must quickly establish an independent defence capability.
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Likely next German chancellor Merz questions NATO's future in 'current form'
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