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Scholz vows: Germany will reach NATO's goal of 2% of GDP spending

2024-02-12 18:24:38, Kosova & Bota CNA

Scholz vows: Germany will reach NATO's goal of 2% of GDP spending

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday that defense industries can count on increased military spending from his government and that it will meet its commitment to spend 2 percent of gross domestic product ( GDP) for the defense of NATO.

Scholz spoke after former US President Donald Trump sparked outrage among US allies by saying the US may not protect NATO members who are not spending enough on defence. , against possible invasion by Russia.

While president, Trump publicly criticized countries that failed to meet the military alliance's goal of spending 2 percent of their GDP on alliance defense.

Scholzi said on Monday that Germany and Europe's defense industry must start mass production of weapons, as the war in Ukraine highlighted the difficulties European manufacturers are having to meet demand for ammunition.

Scholzi visited the future location of the Rheinmetall arms factory in central Germany.

"We have to do large production of defense equipment. "Not only the United States, but all European countries must definitely do more to support Ukraine," said Scholz.

"The commitments we have made so far are not enough. Germany's power alone is not enough," he added.

Scholz emphasized that Germany's military and defense industry can now count on Berlin's commitment to meet NATO's 2 percent target.

"This is urgently needed. Because, no matter how difficult this reality is: we do not live in times of peace", he added.

Rheinmetall, one of the world's largest producers of artillery and tank shells, began ramping up production following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, where the need for ammunition has soared, causing European manufacturers to struggle to meet it. requests.

"The construction of our new factory is a direct result of changing times," said Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger./ REL





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