Germany's Struggle with Military Upgrades and NATO Spending Pledge.

Germany will commit in writing to meeting NATO's 2 percent defense spending target as part of its upcoming national security strategy, despite squabbles within Chancellor Olaf Scholz's ruling coalition. The pledge will put pressure on Scholz to deliver on his spending promises, as Germany is currently on track to miss the target this year. The national security strategy will also include plans to increase spending for soft power measures, such as development and humanitarian aid, crisis prevention, and diplomatic and cultural engagement.