
Top economist accuses Pistorius of fatal misplanning: billion-dollar program for Bundeswehr threatens to fizzle out
Top economist accuses Pistorius of fatal misplanning: Billion program for the Bundeswehr threatens to fizzle as of 10.08.2026, 06:41 clock..
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Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, IfW chief Schularick has worked intensively on how Germany can become defence-ready and at the same time overcome the growth crisis. In this context, he had repeatedly criticized Defense Minister Pistorius. “Federal government and industry must change” From the perspective of Schularicks, the federal government and industry must completely change their approach to arms procurement.
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Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, IfW chief Schularick has worked intensively on how Germany can become defence-ready and at the same time overcome the growth crisis.
according to Frankfurter Rundschau +1In this context, he had repeatedly criticized Defense Minister Pistorius. “Federal government and industry must change” From the perspective of Schularicks, the federal government and industry must completely change their approach to arms procurement.
according to Frankfurter Rundschau +1
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