€377 billion for weapons–Germany’s most extensive rearmament programme since Hitler

Germany's Extensive Rearmament Programme

The Merz government is pushing forward an unprecedented militarisation and preparations for war, aiming to create the strongest conventional army in Europe.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed his goal that Germany should build "the strongest conventional army in Europe."

A recent Bundeswehr procurement list published by Politico reveals a historic scale of rearmament, totaling €377 billion, surpassing anything seen since Hitler.

The programme's core is the creation of an army capable of waging war against Russia.

Author's summary: Germany's rearmament programme totals €377 billion.

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