German politicians have criticized US President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion that NATO European members should spend 5% of their GDP on defense, arguing that it is excessive. Current spending is around 2%, with some countries like Poland and Estonia spending slightly more. Politicians like Ralf Stegner and Marcus Faber have called Trump's comments delusional and suggested a more reasonable target of 3%. Germany is set to meet the 2% target for the first time this year, but concerns about the military's readiness persist. Upcoming elections may influence defense spending discussions.