Germany to spend stimulus funds on defence

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Series Details 2.3.09
Publication Date 02/03/2009
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Article reports that the German government is to spend part of its €50bn economic stimulus package on supplies for its armed forces, possibly including submachine guns, military vehicles and underwater mine detectors. The revelation has upset anti-war politicians and raised questions about the effectiveness of measures intended to help Germany overcome a deep recession.

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