Germany unveils its first space strategy
Berlin also plans to spend €35bn on military space capabilities by 2030
Berlin also plans to spend €35bn on military space capabilities by 2030

Berlin publishes its first military strategy since second world war

Berlin plans a 70% increase in military spending to €162bn by 2029, according to leaked paper

Bundestag asked to sign off on multibillion contracts, including a €21bn order for soldiers’ protective equipment

Berlin plans to meet alliance’s new 3.5% of GDP target for core military outlay at least six years ahead of schedule

Berlin seeks to streamline the bloc’s seven-year budget without increasing its overall size

Chancellor’s plans for investment and reform may be more of a short-term boost than a fix to underlying problems