Kiel economist criticises German defence minister over military spending

Moritz Schularick, president of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, has criticized German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius over the country's military procurement strategy. Schularick argued that defense funding projected through 2030 remains heavily focused on legacy hardware, including conventional tanks and frigates, rather than next-generation defense technologies.

The critique arrives as debates intensify over modernizing the Bundeswehr to address contemporary security threats. While defense officials continue executing current procurement programs, economists and security analysts advocate shifting resources toward advanced defense systems to ensure long-term readiness.

Sources: Der Spiegel, Die Zeit, DW, FAZ, Tagesschau