00:00German Chancellor Friedrich Merz received NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Berlin on Wednesday
00:06as Germany celebrates its 70th anniversary of joining the alliance.
00:11Both Merz and Rutte underlined their commitment to Ukraine
00:14and said that the priority is to bring about a ceasefire with Russia as soon as possible.
00:19The NATO Secretary General said that Europe is not producing enough military supplies
00:24and welcomed the increase in defence spending the Allies agreed to a couple of weeks ago
00:29in The Hague.
00:31Germany is expected to take a leading role within the alliance.
00:35As tensions between France and Germany mount over fighter jets,
00:39Merz said discussions are ongoing but highlighted that the project could be a good collaboration
00:43between France, Spain and Germany if they can reach an agreement.
00:47Rutte also spoke about China's ambitions and said World War III could occur within the next three to seven years
00:54with Russia being able to launch a full-scale attack against NATO territory
00:58to keep Europe busy whilst China attacks Taiwan.
01:03As global conflicts continue to heat up,
01:05NATO has been making big promises in terms of military and defence expansion.
01:10But can it deliver?
01:12Liv Straud in Berlin for Euronews.
01:15It is now on of Smokers.
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