A significant change for the nation that could change the face of European defense has occurred when German parliamentarians agreed to approve a massive boost in defense and infrastructure spending.
The vote on Tuesday was supported by a two-thirds majority of Bundestag lawmakers, which is necessary for the move.
The proposal will establish a €500 billion ($547 billion; £420 billion) infrastructure fund and exempt defense and security expenditures from Germany’s stringent debt regulations.
With Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine continuing and US President Donald Trump indicating an ambiguous commitment to NATO and Europe’s defense, this vote is a historic step for historically debt-averse Germany and might have a great impact on Europe.
