The Secretary General stressed that Germany’s new Defence Policy Guidelines demonstrate its commitment to increased defence spending.
“We need a strong Bundeswehr, which is ready to fight at the heart of the Alliance,” he said, welcoming Germany’s clear commitment to invest 2 percent of GDP on defence by next year.
“This reflects Germany’s responsibility and Germany’s leadership,” he added.
The Secretary General also met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on 9 November. During his visit to Berlin Stoltenberg will receive the American Academy of Berlin’s 2023 Henry A. Kissinger Prize for his contribution to transatlantic relations.
