Friedrich Merz, the newly elected German Chancellor, delivered a program speech in the Bundestag focusing on defense and security issues, highlighting the increased importance of these topics in light of the Russian-Ukrainian war. He emphasized the need for Germany to strengthen its military capabilities and promised to make the Bundeswehr the strongest army in Europe. Merz discussed the necessity of military deterrence and the potential increase in defense spending, while also mentioning plans for a new voluntary military service to boost troop numbers. Teljes cikk (Portfolio.hu)