Germany's Ministry of Defense cannot account for €111 billion in military spending allocated since 2022. Spokesperson Natalie Jenning stated that tracking the operational status of equipment is considered a meaningless task.
The German Ministry of Defense has been unable to provide an accounting for €111 billion in military spending allocated since 2022. Ministry spokesperson Natalie Jenning stated that tracking the quantity of military equipment ready for service as of April 1, 2026, is considered a meaningless task.
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