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The wars in Gaza and Ukraine have pushed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to make a string of major security decisions. Growing tensions with China and Iran — and pressure from the White House — have added to Germany’s strategic concerns. Now Merz says it’s time to overhaul how Berlin responds to crises. He’s proposing Germany’s first-ever National Security Council — a move aimed at speeding up decision-making at the highest level. The plan, set to go before his cabinet this week, would bring Germany in line with countries like the U.S., UK, and France. Merz hopes the new council will be up and running within months. We spoke with Sarah Bressan, Research fellow at the Global Public Policy Institute in Berlin.

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