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Friedrich Merz delivers his first speech as German Chancellor in the parliament in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Video. Merz vows to keep US support for Ukraine as he addresses parliament

Updated: 15/05/2025 - 4:24 GMT+2

The new German chancellor has pledged to recover Berlin from years of economic stagnation, deliver on “much needed” military development and fulfil NATO defence spending targets.

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