(ANSA-AFP) - BERLIN, MAR 13 - Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said Thursday that failing to quickly approve extra spending to bolster the country's military would be irresponsible given the turbulent international context. Speaking at the beginning of a key parliamentary debate to discuss the plans, which need a two-thirds majority to pass, Merz said "any further delay" in lifting defence spending "would be irresponsible". (ANSA-AFP).