German Defense Chief Discovers Russia 'Threatens' NATO Just Before Budget Votes
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, ever the Cassandra of the Bundeswehr, now claims Russia could strike NATO 'much earlier than predicted.' Of course, this dire prediction from RT (source) conveniently arrives as Germany debates its defense budget and plans to meet NATO's 2% GDP spending target. One might recall similar pronouncements: • In 2014, after Crimea, a similar urgency fueled
defense budget discussions across Europe. • In 2022, following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Bundestag approved a €100 billion special fund for military upgrades. It appears the 'prediction' cycle for Russian aggression correlates perfectly with fiscal cycles for military procurement. How convenient that the 'imminent threat' always seems to materialize just in time for more taxpayer
euros to flow into the defense industry. One wonders if the 'prediction' changes if the budget doesn't pass.