Haushalt 2027: So verteidigt Klingbeil die hohen Rüstungsausgaben
Der Bundestag debattiert über den Haushalt. Die Opposition kritisiert dabei die hohe Kreditaufnahme. Doch Verteidigung ohne Schulden sei wie eine Mondfahrt ohne Rakete, sagt Klingbeil.
Berlin. Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil defended the high defense spending for the modernization of the Bundeswehr, presenting it as the only viable option. "Defending without new debt is like flying to the moon without a rocket," he stated in the Bundestag on the start of the budget week. The long neglect of the Bundeswehr must be addressed.
A nation that seeks peace should not be weak; Germany must be able to defend itself. "It costs money." The so-called hybrid threats have been increasing, with the attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport, for which the German government blames Russia, being a setback. Klingbeil added that the infrastructure will also be renovated.
A total of 500 billion euros, of which 50 billion has already been invested as of mid-July, will be allocated to this purpose. "We are building the infrastructure of tomorrow." Germany has rested too long, and investments have been postponed. However, 118 billion euros for investments are planned for the 2027 budget, including funds for artificial intelligence, computing centers, research and development, railways, bridges, tunnels, hospitals, and schools.
"The funds will reach their destination." The infrastructure special fund, established until 2036, will ensure that it remains no empty promise.
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