Ifo Institute Urges Germany to View Increased Defense Spending as an Investment in Peace
September 19, 2026
September 19, 2026
MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 19 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release:
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18 September 2026
Defense Spending Is an Investment in Peace
From an economic perspective, increased defense spending should be viewed primarily as an investment in maintaining peace - even if it necessitates cuts in social spending. "The U.S. withdrawal from Europe and Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine provide strong arguments for Germany to . . .
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18 September 2026
Defense Spending Is an Investment in Peace
From an economic perspective, increased defense spending should be viewed primarily as an investment in maintaining peace - even if it necessitates cuts in social spending. "The U.S. withdrawal from Europe and Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine provide strong arguments for Germany to . . .