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BERLIN — Germany’s finance minister on Tuesday vowed to lift the country’s defense spending to 3.5% of gross domestic product in 2029 as he presented the new government’s spending plans.

Germany has announced plans to increase its defense spending to 3.5% of its gross domestic product (GDP) by 2029, marking a major step in strengthening its military.

Germany is planning to lift core defense spending to 3.5% of gross domestic product over the next five years as part of a massive increase in government investment in the military.