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Germany's 2027 budget allocates record defense spending, one-fifth of total
Tagesschau·DE·about 16 hours ago
Germany has allocated more than a third of its new debt, originally earmarked for defense, to other budget areas, according to a statement quoted by Capital.gr. This signals a deviation from stated defense priorities, potentially weakening NATO commitments. The exact amount and final budget breakdown remain unclear, but the move may strain alliance expectations.