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By 2030, Germany’s defense budget is expected to grow to more than €180 billion, accounting for one-third of the country’s total budget. To cap the profits of the defense contractors who benefit from this, the Left Party’s parliamentary group in the Bundestag (German parliament) is now calling for a windfall profits tax.

10. November 2026

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Last updated: 10. November 2026

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