Hanno Hauenstein – The Third Draft

Hanno Hauenstein – The Third Draft

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Hanno Hauenstein – The Third Draft
Hanno Hauenstein – The Third Draft
The Price of Hypocrisy

The Price of Hypocrisy

Germany just approved a historic €500 billion spending boost – billions for the military, but little for welfare or social justice. This isn't a pivot. It’s a political project with a price.

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This week, Germany’s Bundestag signed off on a colossal €500 billion spending package and passed a reform to Germany’s “debt brake” regulations. The primary aim: to boost military spending to protect Germany and Europe from Russia’s war in Ukraine, while also building a more “resilient” state.

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