Germany meets NATO requirements – with little tricks.. As of: February 15, 2024, 11:10 a.m By: Stefan Krieger CommentsPressSplit With a 100 billion euro special pot, Germany is achieving NATO's defense spending target.

At least on paper. In absolute terms, this is a record for Germany and, according to current NATO forecasts, would mean a GDP share of 2.01 percent. During the Cold War, the quota for the Bundeswehr was over three percent.