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CDU, SPD plan billions for Germany's army, infrastructure

"Whatever it takes" appears to be the motto of the Christian Democrats and Social Democrats, who are expected to form Germany's new government. They are set to reform borrowing limits to allow for more military spending.

Reuters on MSN · 3d

Germany's SPD says security needs boost but no comment on funding plans

Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) said foreign policy and defence must take priority in talks led by their conservative rivals to form a new coalition government but declined to give details on how a ramping-up in defence spending would be financed.

Le Monde · 4d

Germany's CDU and SPD begin government coalition talks

Despite declarations by Friedrich Merz, the likely future chancellor, the future government's road to taking office looks to be long and strewn with pitfalls.

Germany, Merz

Reuters · 1d

Germany's conservatives, SPD agree debt brake reform proposal

The conservatives and the Social Democrats (SPD) agreed to seek a loosening of Germany's debt brake to allow higher defence spending, and to propose the creation of a 500 billion euro infrastructure fund,

France 24 on MSN · 16h

Germany's Merz proposes overhaul of debt-brake system to boost defence, infrastructure spending

Germany's political parties hoping to form the next government have agreed to loosen the country's strict "debt brake" system which constitutionally limits new government borrowing to 0.35% of GDP. Conservative leader Friedrich Merz says extraordinary efforts are needed to boost the country's defence capabilities given the current security uncertainty.

DW on MSN · 23h

Germany: Merz proposes debt brake reform to boost defense

Germany's center-right Christian Democrats, under their leader and likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, have proposed a constitutional amendment to allow higher government borrowing to boost infrastructure and defense.

Germany, Defense Spending

The Associated Press on MSN · 22h

Germany to ease government debt limits in major step aimed at boosting economy, defense spending

The two political parties expected to form the next German government have agreed to significantly loosen the country’s constitutional restriction on deficits, enabling 1 trillion euros ($1.08 trillion) or more in new borrowing and spending on defense and infrastructure.

Bloomberg L.P. · 21h

Germany Pushes for More EU Defense Spending

Germany has preached fiscal conservatism for years, but suddenly it’s taking the lead on pushing for European Union reforms aimed at freeing up more money for defense spending over the long term. A German envoy to the bloc has urged the bloc to change its budget rules in the face of geopolitical circumstances,

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

Germany Paves Way for Defense Spending Increase

The move, which requires parliamentary approval, would exempt military expenditure from the country’s strict fiscal rules.

Germany's Conservatives, SPD Meet for Talks on Coalition as Major Spending Hike Eyed

FILE PHOTO: German Chancellor of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Olaf Scholz and his conservative rival of the Christian ...

Germany's future coalition pledges to do 'whatever it takes' to boost flagging growth

Berlin has acknowledged that its budget rules are no match for the double danger facing Germany: A significant threat to its ...

DPA International on MSN2d

Germany's SPD to elect new leadership in June after election defeat

After its historic election defeat, Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) plans to elect its new leadership at a party ...

Why did Germany's SPD party do so badly in the election?

The national election was disastrous for Germany's center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD). Voters have been fleeing it in droves. Its recent victory in Hamburg isn't doing much to lift the mood.

Germany's Merz pushes fiscal 'bazooka' but support in doubt

Merz, Germany's likely next chancellor, has seized the moment after the return of Donald Trump to the White House threw the ...

German lawmakers set timetable in race for borrowing bonanza

German lawmakers will debate a 500-billion-euro infrastructure fund and sweeping changes to state borrowing rules to fund ...

World Politics Review on MSN1h

Merz Just Shifted Germany's Defense Policy Into Warp Speed

Security policy has become the most urgent challenge for Germany. Its prospective government isn't backing away from it. The ...

German Bundestag to debate debt reform plans from March 13, say parliamentary sources

Germany's lower house of parliament will debate a boost in infrastructure spending and sweeping changes to state borrowing ...

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