Defence up on the political agenda
Usually rather an anathema in German electoral campaigns, defence policy and
the question of defence spending have moved into the light of public attention
ahead of September parliamentary elections.
The debate is fuelled by the
experience of the refugee crisis, US criticism of Europe’s NATO spending but
has also regained momentum for European integration, including efforts towards
a European Defence Union.
EU Forecast
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