German military experts have raised alarms about the country's limited defense capabilities, only able to last a few days under attack, due to past austerity measures impacting the Bundeswehr. As the federal election nears, the debate on the defense budget intensifies. Chancellor Olaf Scholz contends that the military is improving, thanks to a 100 billion euro special fund initiated after the Ukraine war. With Germany recently achieving NATO's target of 2% GDP for defense spending, concerns about sustainable funding remain, especially as commitments from the special fund are expected to be completed by 2027.
The current state of the Bundeswehr highlights the urgent need for increased funding to ensure Germany can defend itself against potential threats.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz insists that the special fund for defense is a 'great success' and plans to continue supporting the Bundeswehr without cutting social benefits.
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