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German Cabinet Submits Record €503B Budget

GermanyGerman ApprovesCabinet Submits Record €503B Budget With Defense Surge

Above: Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Federal Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil on June 24, 2025. Image credit: Kay Nietfeld/picture alliance/Getty Images

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This budget represents essential investment in Germany's military and economic competitiveness. Record defense spending addresses real threats from Russian aggression while massive infrastructure investments will modernize aging systems and boost economic growth. At a time where standing still costs more than action, Germany is seizing the moment and securing its future.

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