Germany's defence spending to surpass 4% of GDP in 2026, Foreign Minister says

​German ‌Foreign Minister Johann ​Wadephul said on ‌Friday his government will spend more than 4% of ‌the country's gross ‌domestic product on defence this year and is on ⁠its ​way ⁠to 5%.

Germany will suggest ⁠intensifying defence cooperation with Ukraine ​with the goal to ⁠speed up production, Wadephul ⁠also ​said prior to a meeting of ⁠NATO held in Helsingborg, ⁠Sweden.