Merz says defence contracts should go to European firms 'whenever possible'

Germany's likely next leader Friedrich Merz said Tuesday defence contracts should be awarded to European manufacturers "whenever possible", ahead of a vote in parliament on dramatically ramping up military spending. "We must rebuild our defence capabilities," he told lawmakers, adding that this should be done with "automated systems, with independent...

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