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Germany's front-runner for chancellor won't commit to new NATO spending target

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Opposition leader Friedrich Merz says Germany would spend more on defence but would not commit to a NATO defence spending target.

Trump has called for NATO members to spend 5% of gross domestic product on defence.

Merz is tipped to become chancellor in next month's election in Germany .

Germany is only able to meet current NATO target of 2% due to a special fund.

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