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German Court Allows Old Bundestag to Approve Increased Borrowing

The German Federal Constitutional Court rejected challenges from the AfD and Left party, allowing the old Bundestag to vote on Tuesday on constitutional amendments enabling increased government borrowing for a financial package, including infrastructure spending, before the new Bundestag convenes on...

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Germany's Debt Dilemma: Defense Spending and Coalition Negotiations

Germany's next government faces a debt dilemma, debating whether to combine increased defense spending with an infrastructure package, requiring Green party support and raising questions about broken promises and fiscal responsibility.

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Germany Approves Massive Debt Plan for Defense and Investment

Germany's CDU/CSU, SPD, and Greens agreed to a €500 billion debt plan exempting defense spending from the debt brake, unlocking €3 billion in military aid for Ukraine and €100 billion for climate and economic transformation, aiming for parliamentary approval before March 25.

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Germany Agrees on 500 Billion Euro Infrastructure Package

Germany's Union, SPD, and Green parties agreed on a 500 billion euro infrastructure special fund, including 100 billion euros for climate and 100 billion for federal states, plus a broadened definition of defense spending impacting the debt brake, after intense negotiations.

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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to Receive €1 Billion in Infrastructure Funding

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern will receive at least €1 billion in federal infrastructure funding as part of a €500 billion German plan, sparking debate over increased borrowing and the debt brake.

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BSW Falls Short of Parliamentary Representation Despite Significant Public Support

The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) received 4.98% of the vote in the recent German federal election, falling short of parliamentary representation despite mobilizing 400,000 non-voters and attracting 350,000 voters from the Left Party, revealing a significant societal shift in views on immigration ...

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Controversial Appointment: Far-Right Politician Joins Thuringia's Environmental Ministry

Lydia Funke, a former AfD politician known for her extremist views, has been appointed as a referent in Thuringia's Ministry for the Environment, sparking controversy due to the AfD's classification as a far-right extremist party.

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Merz Secures €500 Billion for German Defence and Infrastructure

Following 10 hours of talks, German conservative leader Friedrich Merz secured a €500 billion (£420 billion) infrastructure fund and increased defense spending exceeding 1% of GDP, exempt from debt restrictions, to strengthen Germany's role in Europe ahead of a crucial parliamentary vote next Tuesda...

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German Coalition Agrees on €100 Billion Climate Spending Package

Germany's coalition government finalized a financial package including €100 billion for climate initiatives, securing the Green party's support after negotiations centered around additional investments and the 2045 climate neutrality goal. This follows previous agreements to loosen the debt brake fo...

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Germany Amends Debt Brake Law to Boost Defense and Infrastructure Spending

Germany's outgoing parliament passed a bill to amend its debt brake law, potentially increasing spending on defense and infrastructure, a move supported by CDU/CSU and SPD but opposed by the Green party and FDP, who raised concerns about long-term fiscal burdens and democratic process.

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Merz's Political Missteps Jeopardize Chancellorship Bid

Following a poor election result, Friedrich Merz's leadership is facing significant challenges due to his handling of coalition negotiations and policy decisions, jeopardizing his chances of becoming Chancellor.

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Rhineland-Palatinate Mourns Justice Minister Herbert Mertin

Rhineland-Palatinate mourned Justice Minister Herbert Mertin, who died unexpectedly at 66 on February 21st in Koblenz after collapsing at an event; his funeral, attended by 300, highlighted his democratic values and legacy.

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