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This publication argues that Germany is currently pursuing ambitious plans for security and defense that will have significant implications for the Bundeswehr. Indeed, these plans aim for the Bundeswehr to form the backbone of European defense within NATO, along with British and French armed forces, and to contribute to the future development of allied forces, primarily through the ‘Framework Nations Concept’. However, for this to happen, the text´s authors contend Berlin must 1) accept an unfamiliar political and military leadership role; and 2) increase long-term defense spending.