Germany says it will abandon its NATO spending commitments and invest even less than promised, sparking US anger after Trump criticised European allies for expecting a free ride
Berlin's latest budget will see defence spending drop well below two per cent
Donald Trump has accused Germany of freeloading on U.S. military might
Washington's ambassador in Berlin said planned cuts were a 'worrisome signal'
But Angela Merkel said Germany would not cut aid to raise its military outlays
By Tim Stickings For Mailonline and Afp
Published: 10:44 EDT, 19 March 2019 | Updated: 15:54 EDT, 19 March 2019
Germany's military spending is set to fall below its NATO targets, in the latest flashpoint in Berlin's long-running row with Washington.
The latest German budget plans, revealed on Monday, will see defence spending drop well below the two per cent of GDP expected from NATO members.
U.S. ambassador Richard Grenell said the cuts were a 'worrisome signal', while President Donald Trump has repeatedly accused Germany of freeloading on U.S. military might.
Read more at: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6826601/Germany-says-abandon-NATO-spending-commitments.html
Seems like very negative news.....
