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Germany's €500 Billion Infrastructure Plan Faces Political Hurdle

Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD propose a €500 billion infrastructure fund, facing opposition from the Greens, requiring a constitutional amendment to bypass strict debt limits, impacting fiscal policy and long-term economic planning.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Northvolt Files for Bankruptcy

Northvolt, a Swedish battery company, filed for bankruptcy in Sweden in November 2024 after accumulating billions in debt and facing operational issues, despite initial promise and contracts with major automakers; its German and North American branches did not file.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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France Urges EU Shift from US to European-Made Weapons Amid Defense Spending Surge

France advocates for increased European investment in its defense industry to reduce reliance on US arms, citing concerns over control and operational limitations, exemplified by recent restrictions on long-range missiles supplied to Ukraine; the EU proposes an €800 billion investment package to sup...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Spanish Parliament Demands Full Funding for Parental Leave Amidst EU Lawsuit

The Spanish Parliament approved a motion requiring the government to fully fund eight weeks of parental leave, rejecting the Socialist party's opposition due to a claimed €1.8 billion cost. This follows an EU lawsuit against Spain for non-compliance with the directive, resulting in potential fines e...

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Gender Equality
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Germany's Fiscal Shift: €500 Billion Boost to Reshape Europe's Economy

Germany's new government is initiating a €500 billion infrastructure fund and relaxing debt rules, boosting public spending and unlocking additional €11 billion yearly for military upgrades, while Goldman Sachs forecasts increased growth and identifies 12 European companies to benefit.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Macron Urges 'War Economy' for Ukraine Support

French President Macron calls for a war economy to support Ukraine, emphasizing the need for increased arms production, digital infrastructure autonomy, and a balanced approach that avoids harming the welfare state.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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National Bank of Greece Forecasts 2.5% GDP Growth for 2025

National Bank of Greece predicts 2.5% GDP growth for 2025, exceeding budget projections, driven by favorable fiscal and monetary conditions, robust investment, and tourism's resilience despite geopolitical uncertainty. Investment is expected to increase by double digits in 2025.

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Northvolt's Insolvency: Threat to European Battery Production

Following Northvolt's insolvency filing, the IG Metall union is advocating for government intervention to save the planned battery factory in Heide, Germany, highlighting Europe's heavy reliance on Asian battery production (95%).

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Merz's Plan: Germany's €1 Trillion Bet on Economic and Strategic Independence

Following his election victory, Friedrich Merz (CDU/CSU) proposed using Germany's strict debt brake to invest €1 trillion in infrastructure and defense over 10 years, aiming for strategic independence from the US and addressing economic challenges like high energy prices and Chinese competition, whi...

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ECJ Upholds Time Limits for Reclaiming Abusive Mortgage Expenses

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that Spain's five-year limit for reclaiming wrongly paid mortgage expenses due to abusive clauses is permissible, clarifying that while a claim for nullity may not have a deadline, a restitution claim does, ensuring similar treatment across comparable cases.

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Reduced Inequality
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EIB to Drastically Increase Defense Funding in 2025

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will at least double, and possibly triple, its funding for defense projects in 2025, reaching €2-3 billion, due to increased EU security spending (€800 billion over four years) and the US withdrawal of its European security commitments; this follows the EIB's decis...

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EU Increases Defense Spending in Response to Ukraine War

Driven by the war in Ukraine and a change in US foreign policy, the European Union is increasing defense spending; Poland plans to dedicate 4.7% of its GDP to defense by 2025, and the EU's 'Rearming Europe' program will help member states improve preparedness.

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