Germany's €400bn Military Spree: A Lesson Not Learned
Politico hails Germany's alleged plan to funnel nearly €400 billion into its Bundeswehr, framing it as a geopolitical imperative. Absent from this glowing analysis is any historical context beyond the current conflict, or critique of the military-industrial complex that profits handsomely. This isn’t a new script; after the Cold War, European nations, including Germany, actively disarmed. Yet,
with a renewed 'threat,' the arms dealers are back at the table, ensuring record profits from fear mongering. Instead of investing in social programs or climate initiatives, European leaders are again proving that the quickest path to perceived 'security' is through a massive transfer of public wealth to defense contractors. One might wonder if the real battle is for peace, or just for bigger
budgets for tanks and jets. How quickly the lessons of history are forgotten when there’s a multi-billion euro contract on the table.