German now cutting welfare funding to fund their military

[2aguy]

Well, the teenager in the basement has just realized that the party is over and they are going to have to pay their own way. Thank you President Trump. Europe has lived under the protection of the United States since the end of World War 2....or if you are Ilhan Omar, World War 11. Because of our generosity, and sacrifice, the countries of Europe have been able to expand their welfare states beyond sustainability. Now, Trump is pulling 5,000 U.S. Troops, as a start, and Germany and the other european countries will have to actually pay to protect themselves from each other and Russia.

And the entire time the U.S. protected them, they became ungrateful and arrogant....

Buh bye,

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Germany’s coalition government has agreed a sweeping package of welfare cuts worth €38.3 billion by 2030, stripping back the country’s health system and pension guarantees to free up funds for military spending.

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Social Democratic Party (SPD) — which form the governing coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz — reached the agreement ahead of a cabinet meeting on April 28, 2026. German media obtained the document before the official announcement.

The most contentious measure removes free health insurance coverage for non-contributing spouses. Under the new rules, spouses who do not pay into the statutory system will be required to contribute a minimum of 2.5 per cent of their partner’s insured income.
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Germany slashes welfare state to fund rearmament

Merz has stated that the state pension will be reformed into what he described as “basic cover” for old age and will no longer be sufficient to maintain living standards.

brusselssignal.eu

 

[1srelluc]

Hey, maybe they should promote One-Pot meals again!



One-Pot Meals in Nazi Germany (WWII Context)

During the 1930s and into World War II, the Nazi regime promoted Eintopf — a German term meaning “one pot” — as both a practical and a political tool. The campaign, known as Eintopfsonntag, began in October 1933 as part of the Winterhilfswerk (Winter Relief Work), a charity drive to feed and clothe veterans and the poor Atlas Obscura.

Origins and Purpose​

The Nazis replaced the traditional Sunday roast with inexpensive, single-pot meals such as:

• Irish stew
• Pea soup with Speck (smoked pork) and dried beans
• Macaroni Milanese (a stodgy pasta dish with ham) Atlas Obscura+1

 

[Lisa558]

Hey, maybe they should promote One-Pot meals again!



One-Pot Meals in Nazi Germany (WWII Context)

During the 1930s and into World War II, the Nazi regime promoted Eintopf — a German term meaning “one pot” — as both a practical and a political tool. The campaign, known as Eintopfsonntag, began in October 1933 as part of the Winterhilfswerk (Winter Relief Work), a charity drive to feed and clothe veterans and the poor Atlas Obscura.

Origins and Purpose​

The Nazis replaced the traditional Sunday roast with inexpensive, single-pot meals such as:

• Irish stew
• Pea soup with Speck (smoked pork) and dried beans
• Macaroni Milanese (a stodgy pasta dish with ham) Atlas Obscura+1

Leave it to the Nazis to come up with UNKOSHER pot meals!

 

[Greenbeard]

Well, the teenager in the basement has just realized that the party is over and they are going to have to pay their own way. Thank you President Trump. Europe has lived under the protection of the United States since the end of World War 2....or if you are Ilhan Omar, World War 11. Because of our generosity, and sacrifice, the countries of Europe have been able to expand their welfare states beyond sustainability. Now, Trump is pulling 5,000 U.S. Troops, as a start, and Germany and the other european countries will have to actually pay to protect themselves from each other and Russia.

And the entire time the U.S. protected them, they became ungrateful and arrogant....

Demilitarizing Europe and concentrating the free world's military strength in the United States was our idea. Historically a militarized Germany didn't redound to our benefit, but let's see if it works out this time.

 

[pknopp]

Hopefully someday we will see the same for Israel.

 

[MisterBeale]

Hopefully someday we will see the same for Israel.

That was my first thought too.

 

[pknopp]

That was my first thought too.

We fund their wars so they can provide unlimited abortions.

 

[Lisa558]

Hopefully someday we will see the same for Israel.

What about ALL countries? We give a fortune across the globe. What out Ukraine, as just one example?

Why focus on the Jews?

 

[pknopp]

What about ALL countries? We give a fortune across the globe? Why focus on the Jews?

Absolutely. I just felt like taking a swipe at the billions we give Israel.

I fully support pulling our military out of Germany and a long list of other places.

 

[MisterBeale]

Why focus on the Jews?

Why? Best to start with the biggest welfare cheats first.

 

[Lisa558]

Absolutely. I just felt like taking a swipe at the billions we give Israel.

I fully support pulling our military out of Germany and a long list of other places.

But again….why did you feel like taking a swipe JUST at the Jew country, considering the hundreds of billions we give elsewhere?

What about the hundreds of billions the illegals cost us? They’re a net drain of $150 billion a year, and your focus is on the $3 or $4 billion a year we give to Jews to protect themselves against Islamic terrorists.

Quite revealing.

 

[MisterBeale]

Quite revealing that the Israel first member has me on ignore to avoid uncomfortable facts.

 

[pknopp]

But again….why did you feel like taking a swipe JUST at the Jew country, considering the hundreds of billions we give elsewhere?

Those other countries aren't getting us involved in stupid wars.

What about the hundreds of billions the illegals cost us? They’re a net drain of $150 billion a year, and your focus is on the $3 or $4 billion a year we give to Jews to protect themselves against Islamic terrorists.

Quite revealing.

As a Christian I don't get nowhere near upset at helping people as opposed to bombing people.

 

[Lisa558]

Those other countries aren't getting us involved in stupid wars.

Iran can’t have nukes, period. It’s the our advantage as well,

And those other countries are being threatened with extermination, either.

You’re just mad that Trump is doing something that helps the Jew country,

We’ve spent 100x more on Ukraine, but then again, they’re not Jews.

As a Christian I don't get nowhere near upset at helping people as opposed to bombing people.

We ARE helping people. YOU’RE THE ONE WHO OK WITH IRAN’s MASSACRE.

We are saving tens of thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands. You sure don’t seem too upset that the Islamic savages have murdered more than 50,000 of their own people.

 

[pknopp]

Iran can’t have nukes, period. It’s the our advantage as well,

And those other countries are being threatened with extermination, either.

You’re just mad that Trump is doing something that helps the Jew country,

We’ve spent 100x more on Ukraine, but then again, they’re not Jews.

And I have condemned each and every penny.

We are saving tens of thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands. You sure don’t seem too upset that the Islamic savages have murdered more than 50,000 of their own people.

I do not support financing them either in any war efforts.

 

[Seymour Flops]

Here is what the German Defense Minister said:

“It was anticipated that the U.S. might withdraw troops from Europe, including Germany,” Pistorius said Saturday, according to Politico.
He reportedly added that "if we are to remain transatlantic, we must strengthen the European pillar within NATO.”

Live Updates: Trump says war with Iran necessary to prevent ‘lunatics’ from obtaining a nuclear weapon

President Donald Trump said the war against Iran is necessary because “we cannot let lunatics have a nuclear weapon.” He also said he expected more severe economic fallout but said he had to do “what's right.”

www.foxnews.com

"remain transatlantic." Get it? If the Gaylords of Europe do not want Trump or Vance to pull the U.S. out of NATO, they need to step up. Take just a small fraction of what they pay to maintain a snowballing Muslim immigrant population and put it into their own defense.

 

[Lisa558]

And I have condemned each and every penny.

But you zoomed right in on the Jew country, and didn’t bring up any of them.

I do not support financing them either in any war efforts.

Then why did you respond with a post that ONLY condemned Jews?

 

[22lcidw]

Those other countries aren't getting us involved in stupid wars.




As a Christian I don't get nowhere near upset at helping people as opposed to bombing people.

Your own street insurrectionists assault and maim people who are not Progressives. No Christian sympathy there for you. Anyway, you are not a Christian.

 

[Votto]

Well, the teenager in the basement has just realized that the party is over and they are going to have to pay their own way. Thank you President Trump. Europe has lived under the protection of the United States since the end of World War 2....or if you are Ilhan Omar, World War 11. Because of our generosity, and sacrifice, the countries of Europe have been able to expand their welfare states beyond sustainability. Now, Trump is pulling 5,000 U.S. Troops, as a start, and Germany and the other european countries will have to actually pay to protect themselves from each other and Russia.

And the entire time the U.S. protected them, they became ungrateful and arrogant....

Buh bye,

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Germany’s coalition government has agreed a sweeping package of welfare cuts worth €38.3 billion by 2030, stripping back the country’s health system and pension guarantees to free up funds for military spending.

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Social Democratic Party (SPD) — which form the governing coalition under Chancellor Friedrich Merz — reached the agreement ahead of a cabinet meeting on April 28, 2026. German media obtained the document before the official announcement.

The most contentious measure removes free health insurance coverage for non-contributing spouses. Under the new rules, spouses who do not pay into the statutory system will be required to contribute a minimum of 2.5 per cent of their partner’s insured income.
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Germany slashes welfare state to fund rearmament

Merz has stated that the state pension will be reformed into what he described as “basic cover” for old age and will no longer be sufficient to maintain living standards.

brusselssignal.eu

Interesting

In response to this, France announced today that they would be building speed bumps for the German Panzers.