The federal government wants to increase financial aid for Ukraine, which is attacked by Russia, by three billion euros. The money should be used for artillery, drones, armored vehicles, but also for the replacement of two Patriot systems, said a spokesman for the Federal Ministry of Finance. The “Handelsblatt” had previously reported.
“Germany stands firmly on Ukraine’s side and is Ukraine’s biggest supporter in Europe,” the ministry said. Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) will submit a corresponding proposal to the parliamentary process in coordination with Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD).
The Bundestag Budget Committee will discuss this next Thursday in the so-called adjustment meeting. The budget for 2026 is expected to be approved in parliament at the end of the month. So far he has earmarked 8.5 billion euros for Ukraine.