Germany's Merz rallies European NATO allies ahead of summit

Chancellor Friedrich Merz hosted leaders of European NATO powers in Berlin to hash out consensus on bolstering European defense. With US tensions looming, the leaders signaled that transatlantic ties are improving.

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Germany's Merz rallies European NATO allies ahead of summit

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