Germany’s WAR Economy: Military Spending Surges to €162 Billion as Welfare State Collapses

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⚠️ Germany Slashes Welfare While Funding Ukraine War – What’s Really Going On?

Germany is facing a social and political crisis. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declared that the German welfare state is no longer financially sustainable—and massive cuts to pensions, healthcare, and unemployment benefits are now on the way.

Meanwhile, Berlin has doubled down on its financial and military support for Ukraine.

In this video, we break down:
- Merz's explosive comments on the future of Germany’s welfare system
- The hidden cost of Germany’s defense spending and NATO commitments
- Why health insurance, pensions, and social benefits are being gutted
- What the SPD is saying—and why the coalition could fracture
- Why you might be footing the bill for the war and budget crisis
- How inflation and low wages are hollowing out the middle class
- Why Germany’s pensioners and vulnerable citizens are paying the highest price

💣 With deficits soaring and rearmament taking priority, this is more than a policy shift—it’s a redefinition of Germany’s postwar social contract.

One day after Merz’s welfare cut announcement, Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil made a surprise visit to Kyiv, pledging that Germany’s support for Ukraine "will not crumble."

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