NATO Defense Pledges Lag Behind Goals

Wadephul criticizes France's insufficient defense spending at Munich Security Conference.
France's debt and budget pressures challenge Macron's €36bn defense plan.
Germany exempts defense spending from debt limits.
Germany plans 500 billion for defense 2025-2029.
NATO member states pledged 5% GDP defense by 2035 but progress lags.

International Relations | Economy | Defense

France | Germany

Emmanuel Macron | Johann Wadephul

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