Germany’s Defence Policy Changes after Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Germany’s Defence Policy Changes after Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Author(s): Łukasz Jasiński
Subject(s): Security and defense, Military policy, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Russia; Ukraine; invasion; war; Germany; defence policy; military policy;
Summary/Abstract: The increase in defence spending announced by Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz after Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine began in February marks a turn in German policy. Making up for years of neglect, including through new purchases for the Bundeswehr, is to be a priority. The creation of a special fund for the armed forces will require negotiations within the governing coalition and a compromise with the opposition CDU. Military bureaucracy may also be a factor slowing the modernisation of the armed forces.

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