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- Germany plans to raise defense spending to €150 billion annually by 2029 as part of transforming its armed forces.
- The move follows decades of underinvestment and is framed as a response to rising Russian aggression.
- Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized Germany's aim to be the strongest conventional army in Europe.
- Analysts warn that recruitment challenges and reluctance to engage militarily persist, underscoring Germany's need to address its military culture and strategic decision-making.
