Germany's Defense Budget Does Not Match its Promises
Despite Chancellor Olaf Scholz's promise to step up militarily, Germany's proposed 2025 defense budget shows only a modest increase. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, who sought a larger increase, was given only 1.2 billion euros more.
Pressure from allies, due to Russia's war in Ukraine and Donald Trump's momentum, has caused Germany to face criticism for not fulfilling its NATO promises. The budget also proposes cutting military aid to Ukraine by half in 2025, drawing further criticism.
Finance Minister Christian Lindner suggests Ukraine can rely on a fund backed by frozen Russian assets. Concerns arise that Germany lacks the will to overcome its historical reluctance to take a military lead.
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