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Germany criticises France's defence spending shortfall, urges Europe to step up

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, who has criticised France for its defense spending shortfall. © Tingshu Wang/Reuters

Germany’s foreign minister has criticised France for not spending enough on defence, adding strain to the already tense relationship between the traditional European allies.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said France’s efforts have been “insufficient" and it must make difficult decisions to cut spending to create the “breathing space needed” to spend more on defence.

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