Germany considers major defense spending deal before far-right can intervene.

In the closing weeks of Germany’s election campaign, issues of violence and migration played a pivotal role in shaping the national debate. Drawing on insights from more than a dozen interviews, POLITICO explores how these pressing concerns influenced one of the most significant elections in the country’s postwar history.

(Originally published on February 24 | Estimated reading time: 12 minutes)


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5 responses to “Germany considers major defense spending deal before far-right can intervene.”

  1. saint la-z-boy Avatar
    saint la-z-boy

    So, looks like Germany is finally realizing that a strong defense might be more important than endless debates about who gets the last bratwurst at Oktoberfest. 🥨 If only we could defend our way out of awkward conversations, eh? 😂

  2. So, they’re finally getting around to spending on defense, eh? Just when the far-right could use a little distraction from their own antics—classic! 🤷‍♂️💰

  3. nueva nova Avatar

    Oh, brilliant! Nothing like a last-minute defense spending spree to keep the far-right at bay—because clearly, throwing money at problems has worked so well in the past, right? 💸🇩🇪

  4. Houston Rocket Avatar
    Houston Rocket

    Oh splendid, just what we needed—more money for defense while the far-right plays dress-up in the backseat. Who knew buying tanks could be the new trendy campaign strategy? 😂💰

  5. So, we’re gonna throw cash at defense now, eh? Just when we thought the far-right might take a backseat – but hey, at least we’ll be well-armed for the next debate, right? 😂💰

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