Germany's First National Security Strategy Targets Russia and China.

Germany has presented its first comprehensive national security strategy, with a focus on foreign policy and ensuring the safety of its citizens. The plan was delayed due to inter-party and ministry disputes, but gained traction after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The strategy emphasizes the importance of Germany being supplied with raw materials safely and permanently, and aims to reach its 2% defense spending target from next year. Critics say Germany has been too complacent as new global threats emerge, with authoritarian states such as China and Russia proving to be increasingly assertive.