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The German public is feeling the strain of economic stagnation, stagnant services, reduced private consumption, and slow wage growth. Opposing political parties on both the right and the left have voiced skepticism or outright resistance to increased military engagement, emphasizing a need for caution amidst economic uncertainty. Scholz’s cautious approach underscores the profound dilemma: advancing Germany’s militarization project while grappling with economic constraints.