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Germany Defence Spending 2023-2025

Comparison of defence spending between Germany, the United Kingdom, and France from 2023 to 2025, including percentage of GDP and total outlays.

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Jan 7, 2026
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How does Germany's defense spending as a percentage of GDP compare to France and the UK?

Germany has historically spent less of its GDP on defence than the United Kingdom and roughly the same or slightly less than France in recent years; in 2023 German defence outlays were about 1.6% of G...

Feb 2, 2026

Has Friedrich Merz (or another public figure named Merz) been reported in any major investigations or media databases prior to 2026?

No source in the provided reporting links to being the subject of a or being listed in investigative media databases up to early 2026; the coverage instead documents his policy priorities, diplomatic ...