German Chancellor Merz says there needs to be significant defence investment

This statement from Chancellor Merz highlights a renewed focus on defense spending in Germany, which may signal a shift in policy that could support defense sector equities like Rheinmetall AG.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 22 Jan 2026, 09:08 UTCOn the live feed at 08:48 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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The emphasis on significant investment could have broader implications for EU defense budgets and economic cooperation, potentially enhancing overall market sentiment towards the DAX and related stocks.

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