Germany’s long-awaited fiscal stimulus is finally here — but there’s a defense spending catch, says Goldman Sachs

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Germany's fiscal stimulus package is expected to boost defense spending, but Goldman Sachs is cautious about the country's ability to meet its ambitious budget target.

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Claim Germany’s long-awaited fiscal stimulus is finally here — but there’s a defense spending catch, says Goldman Sachs
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Generated 2026-02-18 06:00

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Germany's defense spending is set to surge this year, but the country may not execute on its "ambitious" budget target, Goldman's analyst said.

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Original article published by CNBC on February 18, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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