Germany's new foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, announced at a NATO meeting that the country will invest 5% of GDP in defense, in line with US President Trump's demand. This comes after Chancellor Friedrich Merz's vision to transform Germany's military into the strongest in Europe. This change marks a historic shift in security policy from reliance on diplomacy to increased military spending, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The aim includes raising the Bundeswehr from 182,000 to 203,000 soldiers by 2031, with implications for the national budget and security landscape.
If Germany goes ahead and increases its defense expenditure to 5% of GDP, it will be making a historic turnaround in security policy.
Germany plans historic security shift as it aims for the strongest conventional army in Europe, reflecting its new commitment to defense spending.
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