Germany Disputes Ifo Defense Debt Report
Germany has disputed an Ifo analysis claiming over a third of its 2025 defense debt was used for other purposes. The finance ministry called the findings flawed.
Germany borrowed €28.6 billion in extra debt for defense in 2025, but €11 billion failed to reach military spending, according to an Ifo think-tank analysis. The study highlights fiscal friction as the government defends its draft budget. Critics argue the discrepancy points to misappropriation, while officials reject the methodology.
