What you need to know about Germany and NATO
Germany is pushing for a stronger leadership role in NATO
There are divisions over the level of aid from member states to Ukraine
Global security issues, such as the Iran war, have increased tension within the military alliance
Ahead of a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in the Swedish port city of Helsingborg on Thursday, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stressed Berlin's readiness to assume greater leadership responsibility in NATO."Our goal is a new burden-sharing arrangement that reflects Germany's and Europe's economic and military potential," he said in Berlin before departing for Sweden, adding that "Germany is accepting its leadership responsibility."
