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Munich Security Conference: Germany Takes the Lead, UK Loses Ground | In Brief

Munich Security Conference: Germany Takes the Lead, UK Loses Ground | In Brief

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 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's speech at the Munich Security Conference marks a seismic shift in European defense. Former MI6 Chief Sir Richard Dearlove breaks down why Germany's massive military spending increase changes everything, and why the UK might be left behind. Plus: Is the US heading toward military conflict with Iran? What is the significance of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s controversial support for Orban in Hungary? In this episode: Germany's constitutional change for unprecedented defense spending Merz's "German Gaullism" - what it means for Europe Why Starmer's Munich speech fell flat Israel strategizing with Trump administration regarding Iran Zelensky's election strategy and Ukraine's battlefield gains Show Notes: Royal Navy misses £500m of submarine maintenance | The Times Le gaullisme allemand de Merz à Munich: discours intégral | Le Grand Continent Hosted by Sir Richard Dearlove (former MI6 Chief) and Kate McCann (Political Editor at The Times). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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