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European defence spending surge
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Latest: German defence budget of up to €700 bn criticised as wasteful by top economist
Germany’s defence investment boom continued through 2026. After reporting a 12.3 % jump in 2025, the government enlarged the special defence fund by €100 billion and lifted the core budget from €62.4 billion in 2025 to €