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Is Germany allowed to build an army?

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Germany is allowed to build and maintain an army. The Bundeswehr, Germany's armed forces, has been modernized and expanded, especially in response to recent security concerns. This follows historical debates after World War II, but Germany is now actively investing in its military capabilities as a NATO member.

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Germany's rearmament 2.0

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  • Germany is investing hundreds of billions in the Bundeswehr for new equipment and more soldiers.
  • The Zeitenwende has sparked debate over how much Germany should spend on its military. 10s
  • Seventy years ago, Germany debated whether to have an army at all due to World War II trauma. 17s
  • During the Cold War, West Germany had nearly half a million soldiers, while East Germany had 170,000. 54s
  • Russia's war in Ukraine has led Germany to rebuild its military, aiming for a leading role in Europe. 1m 17s
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Germany's rearmament 2.0

Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, backed by the U.S., pushed for rearmament to counter the Soviet Union, leading to Germany joining NATO and founding the Bundeswehr with just over 100 recruits.

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Russia's war in Ukraine has prompted Germany to rebuild its military, aiming to become Europe's most powerful conventional army 70 years after its cautious beginnings.

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