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I.n the coming year, the largest defense budget in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany will probably be available. Although the individual plan (EP) 14 of the federal budget for 2023 is estimated at 50.1 billion euros, which is 300 million euros lower than this year, defense spending through the loan-financed special fund of the Bundeswehr has risen to a record high. During the debate, Federal Minister Lambrecht explained that this individual plan is estimated to be EUR 2.8 billion higher than originally planned. In addition to the plans from EP 14, there are also planned military procurements from the special fund in the amount of 8.19 billion euros.

The period of austerity is now over, the federal government is pursuing the goal that the Bundeswehr can also guarantee its tasks in the defense of the country and the alliance. According to the minister, the acquisition of the necessary equipment will continue to serve the fulfillment of the tasks in the alliance.

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