Germany, Climate, and Defense: Landmark Agreement Boosts Clean Energy Spending While Heading Off Opped-Up Military Expenses

In “germany-defense-climate-spending-deal,” it was reported that Germany agreed to boost its military spending and set a timetable for cutting greenhouse gas emissions to meet Biden administration demands and contain a rising challenge from China. The country’s parliament approved a decision to raise defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2024, significantly increasing its initial target of 1.5%. Furthermore, Germany pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 65% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2045. These moves come in response to mounting pressure from the US and efforts to counterbalance China’s growing presence on the world stage. The gambit was endorsed by coalition leaders and supported by opposition parties, highlighting a rare moment of political unity in Germany.

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