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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 · 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.

The Financial Times · 2d

Germany’s Friedrich Merz plans ‘double bazooka’ for defence and infrastructure

Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz is considering unlocking hundreds of billions in extra funding for the country’s military and infrastructure as coalition talks with Social Democrats gather pace.

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Reuters on MSN · 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 · 17h

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 · 1d

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, EU Defense

The Associated Press - Busines… · 1d

Germany’s likely next government seeks higher defense spending as doubts rise about US commitment

The prospective partners in Germany’s next government say they will seek to loosen the nation’s rules on running up debt to allow for higher defense spending.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

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 trillio

Bloomberg L.P. · 23h

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,

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.

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Here are the key positions of Germany’s likely coalition parties

An alliance between Friedrich Merz’s conservatives and the center-left SPD is the only viable path to form a new government ...

DPA International on MSN3d

Germany's SPD to skip Ash Wednesday events, focus on coalition talks

Leaders of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) have said they will not appear at traditional Ash Wednesday events as they ...

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 MSN2h

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 ...

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