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Germany Approves €500 Billion Fund, Relaxing Debt Brake

The German Bundestag approved a €500 billion infrastructure fund and increased defense spending, relaxing the debt brake to address infrastructure deficits, geopolitical concerns, and economic challenges; the decision is controversial domestically.

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Germany Approves Major Spending Package, Ending Decade of Fiscal Austerity

Germany's parliament is set to approve a major spending package, abandoning its fiscal conservatism after a decade of budget restrictions, a shift driven by Russia's war in Ukraine and uncertainty over US military aid, despite initial opposition from some parties and legal challenges.

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German Greens Oppose €500 Billion Investment Plan

Green Party politicians in three German states oppose the federal government's €500 billion investment plan, demanding a larger share for state and local infrastructure projects and stricter conditions for the use of the special fund. This opposition threatens the plan's passage through the Bundesra...

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Merz Proposes European Nuclear Weapons Sharing

Germany's chancellor-to-be, Friedrich Merz, proposes discussing nuclear weapons sharing with France and Britain to complement the US shield, requiring constitutional changes and facing political hurdles, including disagreements over climate spending and immigration.

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CDU/CSU and SPD to Form German Coalition Government

Following Germany's February 23rd election, the CDU/CSU and SPD initiated exploratory talks for a coalition government, resulting in a preliminary agreement focusing on migration, finance, labor, and economic growth, with formal negotiations to start next week.

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Germany's €500 Billion Spending Plan: A Constitutional Revolution

Germany plans a €500 billion increase in spending on defense and infrastructure over the next 10 years, modifying its debt brake and facing a March 25 deadline for approval in the outgoing Bundestag before the new parliament convenes.

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Germany to Lift Debt Brake for Defense and Infrastructure Spending

German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz secured Greens' support to lift the debt brake, enabling a €500 billion infrastructure and defense fund; the Constitutional Court rejected AfD and Die Linke challenges, paving the way for parliamentary approval before the new parliament convenes.

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Merz's Coalition Strategy Criticized Amidst Geopolitical Tensions"

Friedrich Merz, Germany's prospective chancellor, faces criticism for his handling of coalition talks, potentially jeopardizing Germany's response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine and the strained US relationship; his plan to secure massive funding for defense and infrastructure via constitutional ...

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CDU/SPD Coalition Deal Reached in Germany, Facing Opposition"

Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD parties agreed to form a coalition government after exploratory talks, focusing on border control, tax cuts, and economic revival, with Friedrich Merz likely to become chancellor; however, the agreement faces criticism from the AfD, Greens, and Left Party.

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Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD Agree to Form Coalition Government

Following exploratory talks, Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD reached a coalition agreement on Saturday, focusing on economic revival, social welfare, and border control, with formal negotiations to begin next week, aiming for a government by Easter, amid international challenges.

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Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD to Begin Coalition Negotiations

After two weeks of talks, Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD will begin coalition negotiations next week, focusing on stricter migration policies, welfare reform, and economic measures, including energy price cuts and potentially building the world's first fusion reactor.

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Merz's Brussels Meetings Signal Stronger German Role in EU

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU/CSU, met with key EU and NATO leaders in Brussels, receiving strong support for his plans to significantly increase German defense spending and pursue greater European independence from the US, addressing months of German political paralysis that hampered the ...

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