Germany's Struggle with Military Upgrades and NATO Spending Pledge.
TL;DR
Germany will commit in writing to meeting NATO's 2 percent defense spending target as part of its upcoming national security strategy, despite squabbles within Chancellor Olaf Scholz's ruling coalition. The pledge will put pressure on Scholz to deliver on his spending promises, as Germany is currently on track to miss the target this year. The national security strategy will also include plans to increase spending for soft power measures, such as development and humanitarian aid, crisis prevention, and diplomatic and cultural engagement.
- Germany to put 2 percent NATO spending pledge in writing POLITICO Europe
- Defense minister denies German military is 'a mess' The Washington Post
- Germany's military 'has too little of everything', says Commissioner for Armed Forces euronews
- German army's shoddy kit, tank shortages and poor morale revealed The Times
- Germany's military upgrade to take 'half a century' at current pace, says report Financial Times
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