Germany's Military Budget to Hit 5% of GDP, Sparking Mass Protests
Germany's military budget is set to rise to 5% of GDP, sparking concern and protests. New conscription is planned without democratic debate, and American intermediate-range weapons are to be stationed in the country. Peace activists and organizations are rallying against the arms race and for diplomacy in Europe and Gaza.
On October 3, 2025, demonstrations in Berlin and Stuttgart, under the motto 'Never again war-hungry. Standing up for peace', will challenge the threat of war, arms race, and militarization. Almost 500 peace initiatives, groups, and organizations, including Pax Christi and SPD's AG 60+, support the protests. Notable figures like Margot Käßmann and Sevim Dağdelen will lead the demonstrations.
The planned increase in military spending and conscription have raised alarm, as Germany is on track to become Europe's leading military spender. Critics warn of high social and ecological costs. The demonstrations aim to counter conformity in opinion regarding the Europe war and the growing military budget. They advocate for diplomacy, ceasefire, and peace negotiations, especially in Europe and Gaza. The EU, under Ursula von der Leyen and Kaja Kallas, is criticized for its lack of diplomatic efforts with Russia.
The peace demonstrations in Berlin and Stuttgart highlight growing unease with Germany's military expansion and the EU's confrontational stance towards Russia. Activists demand a shift towards diplomacy and peace negotiations in Europe and Gaza. The protests underscore the deepening crisis in Germany and the EU, exposed by the Europe war.
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