Supporting Germany's right to bolster national and European security

Proponents of Germany's current defense trajectory argue that the nation is finally assuming the responsibility required of Europe's largest economy. Following years of underinvestment, Berlin’s decision to significantly increase its military budget and modernize the Bundeswehr is viewed as a necessary response to the return of large-scale conflict in Europe. By aiming to build the continent's most powerful conventional army, Germany is not seeking to act alone, but rather to ensure that the European pillar of NATO is robust enough to compensate for shifting global security commitments. This rearmament is seen as a vital contribution to collective security, providing a credible deterrent that benefits all EU members.