# Germany Doubles Defense Budget | Europe News

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-07-03T16:08:25+00:00
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Germany’s new defense chief is unleashing a bold military overhaul, pledging to double defense spending over four years — the largest such effort in the nation’s history — as tensions rise across Eastern Europe. Chancellor Friedrich Merz, speaking alongside Baltic allies, reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to European security, even as former U.S. President Donald Trump hammers home his criticism on social media, accusing Berlin of underfunding its military compared to NATO peers. With Germany set to surpass the 2% GDP defense spending target by 2029, it’s joining Poland and the Baltics in ramping up commitments — while Lithuania considers a historic move: lifting its constitutional ban on nuclear weapons to bolster deterrence against Russia and Belarus. As NATO gears up for its summit, the message is clear: Europe’s security hinges on both collective unity and individual resolve. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/042e278a75c58f8d

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