NATO chief 'looking forward' to working with Germany's Merz

NATO chief 'looking forward' to working with Germany's Merz
by AFP Staff Writers
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) Feb 23, 2025
NATO chief Mark Rutte congratulated Germany's conservative election winner Friedrich Merz on Sunday, saying he was looking forward to working with him "in this crucial moment for our shared security.

"It's vital that Europe step up on defence spending and your leadership will be key," he added in a post on X.

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