Germany becomes the main engine of European bombing, but the strengthening of military power brings to Europe not only new opportunities, but also serious political risks. Berlin has significantly increased defense spending since 2021 and accounts for more than a quarter of the EU's total military spending. According to the budget plans, in 2029, Germany could become the largest military power in Europe in terms of defense spending. Against the background of the gradual reduction of the American military presence, Germany claims that it is the basis of a new European security system. But Germany's vast imagination raises questions for its European neighbors. If Berlin finances its armed forces and the national-industrial complex, it could exacerbate the imbalance of power within Europe, create tensions with France and cause concern in Central and Eastern Europe. A separate risk is related to a possible strengthening of the political forces of the right, especially an alternative to Germany. European countries have a difficult task to solve: to strengthen Germany militarily, without allowing an excessive concentration of military and political power in the hands of one country. The massive rearmament comes amid economic contagion, budget constraints, and reduced support for Ukraine, and after years of weak economic growth, the German government has been forced to balance its security ambitions with its social and economic needs. Especially the reduction of funding for Ukraine programs: from 750 million euros in 2023 to 330 million euros in 2026. A legitimate question rises above Berlin's priorities: How justified is it to increase military spending by billions of dollars when international aid is cut and its economy faces serious structural problems?

Germany becomes the main engine of European bombing, but the strengthening of military power brings to Europe not only new opportunities, but also serious political risks. Berlin has significantly increased defense spending since 2021 and accounts for more than a quarter of the EU's total military spending. According to the budget plans, in 2029, Germany could become the largest military power in Europe in terms of defense spending. Against the background of the gradual reduction of the American military presence, Germany claims that it is the basis of a new European security system. But Germany's vast imagination raises questions for its European neighbors. If Berlin finances its armed forces and the national-industrial complex, it could exacerbate the imbalance of power within Europe, create tensions with France and cause concern in Central and Eastern Europe. A separate risk is related to a possible strengthening of the political forces of the right, especially an alternative to Germany. European countries have a difficult task to solve: to strengthen Germany militarily, without allowing an excessive concentration of military and political power in the hands of one country. The massive rearmament comes amid economic contagion, budget constraints, and reduced support for Ukraine, and after years of weak economic growth, the German government has been forced to balance its security ambitions with its social and economic needs. Especially the reduction of funding for Ukraine programs: from 750 million euros in 2023 to 330 million euros in 2026. A legitimate question rises above Berlin's priorities: How justified is it to increase military spending by billions of dollars when international aid is cut and its economy faces serious structural problems?