Ambitious Framework Nation: Germany in NATO
Bundeswehr Capability Planning and the “Framework Nations Concept”
SWP Comment 2017/C 35, 13.09.2017, 8 Pages Research AreasBundeswehr Capability Planning and the “Framework Nations Concept”
SWP Comment 2017/C 35, 13.09.2017, 8 Pages Research AreasBerlin is pursuing ambitious plans for security and defence, with significant potential for the Bundeswehr and European partner militaries. In the long-term, the Bundeswehr could well become Europe’s indispensable army, with Germany as a “framework nation” contributing decisively to NATO’s readiness. This will require the future German government to accept an unaccustomed politico-military leadership role. It will also be necessary to increase defence spending for the long term.