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China Unveils Multi-Pronged Debt Relief Package to Boost Economic Stability

China's 10 trillion yuan debt swap program aims to alleviate local government debt, focusing on accelerating debt swaps, reforming financing vehicles, and preventing hidden debt, with 2.96 trillion yuan in bonds issued as of Wednesday, resulting in projected interest savings of over 200 billion yuan...

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Netherlands Opposes EU's €150 Billion Defense Fund

The Dutch government opposes the European Union's €150 billion defense fund, arguing it's fiscally irresponsible despite the plan's approval by the Prime Minister, creating tension within the coalition government and with other EU member states.

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Hannover Mayor Criticizes German Debt Package for Insufficient Municipal Funding

Hannover's mayor, Belit Onay, criticizes the German government's proposed debt package for insufficient funding for municipalities, stating that only a small portion of the planned 100 billion euros for infrastructure investments will reach them. He advocates for clear commitments, sufficient fundin...

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EU Defense Plan Risks Undermining Cohesion Policies

The European Commission's plan to strengthen European defense involves member states borrowing individually, with a €150 billion low-interest loan and an "escape clause" excluding these loans from deficit calculations, potentially diverting funds from cohesion policies and increasing social inequali...

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German CDU/SPD Coalition Agreement Raises Fiscal Concerns

Germany's CDU and SPD parties reached a preliminary coalition agreement including stricter immigration, reduced social benefits, and massive infrastructure investment, raising concerns about fiscal responsibility and long-term economic impact.

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German CDU and SPD Reach Key Agreement on New Government

Germany's CDU and SPD parties have successfully concluded exploratory talks for a new government, agreeing on stricter immigration policies and a €500 billion investment plan; however, legal challenges and the need for Green Party support remain significant hurdles.

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German Coalition Talks Stalled Over Defense Spending and Infrastructure Fund

Germany's Green Party proposed raising the defense spending threshold exempt from the debt brake to 1.5 percent of GDP, differing from the Union and SPD's 1 percent proposal; disagreements also arose over an infrastructure special fund, with concerns over the balance of military and social spending,...

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Bavarian SPD Demands €1.5 Billion in Budgetary Increases

The SPD in Bavaria demands €1.5 billion in additional spending from the state's reserves for projects including automotive industry transformation, infrastructure improvements, and education, impacting Bavaria's budget and potentially influencing other states.

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Frankfurt's Billion-Euro Infrastructure Plans Face Internal Spending Hurdles

Frankfurt City Council recently approved over 1.5 billion euros for infrastructure projects, including a subway extension and a multi-purpose arena, despite facing internal challenges in spending its current budget; the impact of the proposed German federal infrastructure package on Frankfurt's spen...

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German Economic Experts Criticize Coalition Agreement's Fiscal Plans

Two members of Germany's Council of Economic Experts criticized the Union and SPD coalition agreement, citing concerns about unsustainable debt levels, lack of pension reform, and unclear financing for defense and infrastructure projects, potentially jeopardizing Germany's economic stability and EU ...

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German Coalition Talks Begin Amidst Uncertainty Over Greens' Support

Following the German federal election, Union and SPD plan to begin coalition negotiations this week, needing the Greens' support to pass their multi-billion euro financial package; the Greens have yet to agree, leading to uncertainty.

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German CDU/CSU-SPD Coalition Agreement Includes €500 Billion Special Fund

Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD parties reached a coalition agreement including a €500 billion special fund for infrastructure and defense, bypassing the debt brake, and addressing migration, economy, and social issues; the agreement requires Green Party support for constitutional changes enabling it.

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