In late 2024, Germany stands at a pivotal juncture, poised to redefine its fiscal orthodoxy and strategic posture through an ambitious plan spearheaded by Friedrich Merz, the chancellor-in-waiting following the Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) electoral triumph on February 23, 2025. Merz, a seasoned politician and long-standing advocate for bolstering national defense, has unveiled a transformative … Leggi tutto Trillion-Euro Turning Point: Germany’s Defense Surge and the Future of European Security Under Merz and von der Leyen