Procurement: Bundestag to approve five billion euros in advance payments

Procurement proposals totalling EUR 50 billion are passing through the Budget Committee shortly before the turn of the year. The opposition is criticizing the lack of transparency in procurement, and the Federal Audit Office is warning of arms inflation.

17. December 2025
Budget approvals to include advance payments of EUR 111 million to Rheinmetall for the manufacture and supply of transporters for Patriot missiles. (picture alliance / PIC ONE | Christian Ender)

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Last updated: 17. December 2025