Germany's Big Military Shift: What's Driving the Change?

Germany is making a big change. It's planning to spend more on its military. This is a huge deal because Germany has always been cautious about military spending. A few years ago, the U. S. president said that countries like Germany needed to spend more on defense. This got people talking. Soon after, Germany's new chancellor said that building up the military was now a top priority. This is a big shift for Germany. For a long time, Germany has spent between 1% and 2% of its GDP on the military. Now, it plans to spend 3. 5% over the next decade. That's a lot more money. But changing how a country thinks about its military isn't easy. It takes time for people to get used to the idea. Germany is also making sure that this extra spending won't hurt social programs. It's setting up a special fund for defense and infrastructure. Some parts of Germany are ready for this change. Defense companies are seeing more business. For example, a company called Quantum Systems is selling more drones. These drones are used by the German military and also in Ukraine. But spending money is just the first step. Germany also needs to rebuild a culture of military service. At a job fair in Berlin, a recruiter said that people's attitudes are starting to change. They're thanking the military more now. One job seeker, Abdul Rehman Saeed, wants to join the military as an IT specialist. He says he feels responsible to give back to Germany. He's had a good life here and wants to help. This is a big moment for Germany. It's not just about spending more money. It's about changing how people think about the military. It's about making the military stronger and more respected. It's a big challenge, but Germany is ready to take it on.