Zeitenwende Speech

Olaf Scholz, the Chancellor of Germany, delivered a speech to the Bundestag on February 27, 2022, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, describing the attack as a "historic turning point" and announcing that his government would use a €100 billion fund to significantly increase military spending. The speech was well-received by most German and international politicians, and marked a reversal of Germany's previously cautious defense policy. As a result of the speech, Germany's military spending increased, and the country sent military equipment, including tanks and howitzers, to support Ukraine.learn more on wikipedia