Germany can’t fulfill NATO obligations – Bild
Chronic underfunding and the country’s support for Ukraine are among the reasons, the media outlet reports
Germany is failing to live up to its NATO commitments both in terms of personnel and equipment it can provide for the military bloc’s defense, Bild has reported. The media outlet, citing an internal appraisal by the nation’s Armed Forces, the Bundeswehr, claimed that a lack of funding, as well as Berlin’s military aid to Kiev, are among the reasons for the current state of affairs.
The report published on Tuesday claims to be based on a 14-page analysis sent by Inspector of the Army Alfons Mais to Inspector General of the Bundeswehr Carsten Breuer in early March.
The combat readiness of the division which Germany pledged to put at NATO’s disposal by 2025 will only be “limited,” Bild said.
For instance, a tank division which is expected to make up part of the new unit is said to have faced a staff shortage of 21% last month.
On top of that, the division lacks the necessary equipment, which “will not be sufficiently available in the foreseeable future,” the outlet said, citing Inspector Mais.
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