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Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged Paris to turn President Macron’s calls for European security sovereignty into concrete action.
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In an interview with Deutschlandfunk, he said France’s efforts so far are “insufficient.”
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Europe pledged in June to allocate at least 5% of GDP to security by 2035, but Wadephul noted progress is too slow.
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Germany lifted debt restrictions and expects defense spending to exceed €500 billion between 2025 and 2029.
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France, facing financial pressures, has less room to maneuver, with one of the highest debt burdens in the EU after Greece and Italy.
Sources – Agencies
