Germany's Pistorius defends record €140B defense budget for 2027

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is advocating for a record €140 billion defense budget for 2027, the highest in over 30 years, amid ongoing budget debates. The proposal signals a continued shift in German fiscal policy toward rearmament, likely in response to the Ukraine conflict and NATO commitments. The final budget is subject to parliamentary approval, and the political feasibility remains uncertain.