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Germany Exempts Increased Defense Spending from Debt Brake
Germany's Union and SPD coalition, in agreement with the Greens, will exempt defense spending exceeding 1% of GDP from the debt brake, impacting civilian protection, intelligence, and IT security, driven by escalating security concerns.
Germany Exempts Increased Defense Spending from Debt Brake
Germany's Union and SPD coalition, in agreement with the Greens, will exempt defense spending exceeding 1% of GDP from the debt brake, impacting civilian protection, intelligence, and IT security, driven by escalating security concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Germany Votes on Historic Financial Package to Fund Defense and Climate
The German Bundestag votes on a multibillion-euro package amending borrowing limits to fund defense, infrastructure, and climate investments; the CDU/CSU, SPD, and Greens support it, while its failure risks a major crisis for the incoming coalition.
Germany Votes on Historic Financial Package to Fund Defense and Climate
The German Bundestag votes on a multibillion-euro package amending borrowing limits to fund defense, infrastructure, and climate investments; the CDU/CSU, SPD, and Greens support it, while its failure risks a major crisis for the incoming coalition.
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36% Bias Score
Merz's Budget Cuts Face Legal, Political Hurdles in Germany
Germany's incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, plans budget cuts despite a debt-heavy spending plan requiring constitutional changes, facing political opposition and legal challenges, potentially impacting Germany's economic strength and international standing.
Merz's Budget Cuts Face Legal, Political Hurdles in Germany
Germany's incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, plans budget cuts despite a debt-heavy spending plan requiring constitutional changes, facing political opposition and legal challenges, potentially impacting Germany's economic strength and international standing.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Approves Massive Borrowing for Defense and Infrastructure
The German Federal Parliament approved a multi-billion euro borrowing package for defense and infrastructure, passing a constitutional amendment with 513 votes to 207; the plan needs Bundesrat approval by Friday and includes a €500 billion special fund for infrastructure and climate protection, alon...
Germany Approves Massive Borrowing for Defense and Infrastructure
The German Federal Parliament approved a multi-billion euro borrowing package for defense and infrastructure, passing a constitutional amendment with 513 votes to 207; the plan needs Bundesrat approval by Friday and includes a €500 billion special fund for infrastructure and climate protection, alon...
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52% Bias Score
Germany Approves Record Borrowing for Defense and Infrastructure
The German parliament passed a bill amending the country's fiscal rules to allow record government borrowing for defense and infrastructure, totaling €500 billion over the next decade, after a tense debate involving the CDU, SPD, and Greens; it requires approval from the Bundesrat.
Germany Approves Record Borrowing for Defense and Infrastructure
The German parliament passed a bill amending the country's fiscal rules to allow record government borrowing for defense and infrastructure, totaling €500 billion over the next decade, after a tense debate involving the CDU, SPD, and Greens; it requires approval from the Bundesrat.
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48% Bias Score
German Bundestag Approves €500 Billion Financial Package
The German Bundestag approved a €500 billion financial package for infrastructure and defense, passing with 513 votes in favor and 207 against, despite criticism from the AfD who warned of negative impacts on the Euro; the Bundesrat will vote on Friday.
German Bundestag Approves €500 Billion Financial Package
The German Bundestag approved a €500 billion financial package for infrastructure and defense, passing with 513 votes in favor and 207 against, despite criticism from the AfD who warned of negative impacts on the Euro; the Bundesrat will vote on Friday.
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52% Bias Score
Merz Plans German Cost Cuts Amidst Debt-Fueled Spending Plan
Germany's incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, plans cost cuts despite a debt-heavy spending plan needing constitutional changes, facing legal challenges and political gridlock.
Merz Plans German Cost Cuts Amidst Debt-Fueled Spending Plan
Germany's incoming chancellor, Friedrich Merz, plans cost cuts despite a debt-heavy spending plan needing constitutional changes, facing legal challenges and political gridlock.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Germany Bypasses Debt Brake to Fund Increased Spending
Germany's coalition government, comprising CDU/CSU, SPD, and Greens, has decided to abandon the debt brake to fund increased spending on defense, infrastructure, and climate change, raising concerns about long-term economic risks despite the urgency of the situation.
Germany Bypasses Debt Brake to Fund Increased Spending
Germany's coalition government, comprising CDU/CSU, SPD, and Greens, has decided to abandon the debt brake to fund increased spending on defense, infrastructure, and climate change, raising concerns about long-term economic risks despite the urgency of the situation.
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56% Bias Score
Hessian FDP Sues Over German Basic Law Amendment
The Hessian FDP parliamentary group, along with four other state FDP factions, is challenging a planned German Basic Law amendment weakening the debt brake, arguing it unconstitutionally circumvents state parliaments and violates federalism.
Hessian FDP Sues Over German Basic Law Amendment
The Hessian FDP parliamentary group, along with four other state FDP factions, is challenging a planned German Basic Law amendment weakening the debt brake, arguing it unconstitutionally circumvents state parliaments and violates federalism.
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56% Bias Score
Germany Amends Constitution to Fund €1 Trillion Spending Package
The German Bundestag approved a constitutional change, enabling a nearly €1 trillion spending package for military modernization and economic stimulus, overcoming a key hurdle for the incoming coalition government led by Friedrich Merz.
Germany Amends Constitution to Fund €1 Trillion Spending Package
The German Bundestag approved a constitutional change, enabling a nearly €1 trillion spending package for military modernization and economic stimulus, overcoming a key hurdle for the incoming coalition government led by Friedrich Merz.
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48% Bias Score
Germany to Vote on Budget Amendment to Increase Spending
The German Bundestag will vote Tuesday on a constitutional amendment to relax budget rules, enabling billions in additional spending for defense, infrastructure, and climate projects, despite opposition attempts to halt the vote. This follows a Constitutional Court ruling.
Germany to Vote on Budget Amendment to Increase Spending
The German Bundestag will vote Tuesday on a constitutional amendment to relax budget rules, enabling billions in additional spending for defense, infrastructure, and climate projects, despite opposition attempts to halt the vote. This follows a Constitutional Court ruling.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Approves Record State Loan for Defense and Infrastructure
The German parliament approved a bill to raise the country's debt limit, unlocking €500 billion for infrastructure and defense spending over the next decade, marking a major shift from decades of fiscal conservatism.
Germany Approves Record State Loan for Defense and Infrastructure
The German parliament approved a bill to raise the country's debt limit, unlocking €500 billion for infrastructure and defense spending over the next decade, marking a major shift from decades of fiscal conservatism.
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40% Bias Score
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