Germany’s Defense Spending Hike: Ambitious Targets, Real Accountability Needed

Germany’s announcement to increase defense expenditures to 3.5% of its GDP by 2029 is being hailed as a major step toward strengthening NATO and European security. But beneath this ambitious pledge lies a story that demands scrutiny from any patriot who values genuine national security and responsible governance. Promises vs. Past Performance For years, Germany has fallen short of the NATO guideline to spend at least 2% of GDP on defense, drawing justified criticism from allies who expect stronger contributions to collective security. Even after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine galvanized political momentum in Berlin, then-Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s pledge to...