Germany's Military Spending Surges by 24% in 2025, Exceeding 2% GDP Threshold
Germany's military expenditure increased significantly by 24% in 2025, reaching $114 billion. This marks the first time since 1990 that Germany's military spending has surpassed the 2% GDP threshold, reaching 2.3% of GDP. This increase is part of a broader trend among European NATO members, who collectively spent $559 billion, with 22 countries maintaining military spending of at least 2% of GDP. The rise in military expenditure is attributed to heightened insecurity and rearmament efforts in response to ongoing geopolitical tensions and conflicts, particularly in Europe and Asia.