NATO devotion program: Germany plans 60,000 new soldiers!

NATO devotion program: Germany plans 60,000 new soldiers!

Brüssel, Belgien - On June 5, 2025, NATO defense ministers meet in Brussels to advise on comprehensive upgrade. NATO plans the increase in its military skills, whereby the guidelines should remain secret to make alliance unpredictable for Russia. According to Tagesschau The top priority is on the development of extensive weapon systems, air defense and mobile land forces.

The new skill goals mean an increase of 30 percent in military skills to improve defense ability and to strengthen the deterrent character. Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius describes the measures as a "effort" and notes that the Bundeswehr needs up to 60,000 additional active soldiers. Germany also plans the education and full equipment of new large -scale associations to meet the requirements of the new strategy.

increase in defense spending

The focus of the meeting is also the discussion about the increase in defense spending, especially against the background of an upcoming NATO summit in the Hague at the end of June. The time reports that US defense Minister Pete Hegseth speaks of an almost uniform consensus under the NATO partners, the defense expenditure speaks to increase to 5 percent of GDP. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also suggests that at least 3.5 percent of GDP for defense and 1.5 percent for infrastructure by 2032.

Germany and France have already agreed to this proposal, while Spain and Belgium are speaking. According to Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), each percentage point would mean more than 45 billion euros in additional defense spending. The aim is to increase defense expenditure in Germany from 2.1 percent in the previous year to 3.5 percent by 2032.

economic effects of defense investments

In addition to the military aspects, a study by Ey Secured 680,000 jobs. The increase in defense expenditure to 3 percent of GDP could increase the annual expenditure by 65 billion euros and create an additional 660,000 jobs.

The study emphasizes that defense investments provide economic impulses beyond the armaments industry. The demand for new production capacities will increase, while companies in the armaments industry face financial challenges. If the armor expenditure increases to 3 percent of GDP, a increase in sales of 20 to 40 percent could take place in armaments companies and position the defense sector as a growth driver.