Germany's 2024 Military Rank

This article from the World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) analyzes the political landscape in Germany, focusing on the ruling coalition and its policies. It asserts that despite disagreements, the coalition parties (SPD, Greens, and FDP) are united in their commitment to militarization, social cuts, and suppressing opposition. The article argues this unity stems from the inherent crisis of capitalism. The author claims the government is accelerating its program of militarization, exemplified by increased military spending and support for the war in Ukraine, framing it as a necessary response to Russian aggression. Simultaneously, the government is implementing austerity measures, targeting social programs and workers' rights, to finance these military expenditures. The article contends that the government is increasingly resorting to authoritarian methods to stifle dissent and suppress opposition to its policies. It cites examples such as increased surveillance, restrictions on protests, and the promotion of right-wing extremist ideologies within the state apparatus. The WSWS portrays the German ruling class as mirroring Trump's America, responding to the capitalist crisis with a combination of domestic repression and aggressive foreign policy. The author suggests that the government's actions are paving the way for a more dictatorial regime in Germany, driven by the need to maintain capitalist power in the face of growing social unrest and economic instability. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/04/30/a831-a30.html