Berlin, Dec 16, 2024 (AFP) - Scholz says Germany needs 'massive' investment, especially in defence

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2024-12-16

Embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday said Germany needs "massive" investment, especially in defence, as he prepared for a confidence vote expected to pave the way to snap elections. "It is high time to invest powerfully and decisively in Germany," Scholz said in a speech to parliament ahead of the vote, which he has called after the collapse of his coalition last month. "Today a highly armed nuclear power is waging war in Europe just two ho......

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