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,
Germany's Greens Withhold Backing for Debt Brake Reforms for Now
Germany's Greens will negotiate hard before potentially giving their much-needed backing to debt reforms proposed by the conservatives and Social Democrats, parliamentary co-leader Katharina Droege said on Wednesday.
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.
European shares rebound as Germany agrees to debt overhaul
By Nikhil Sharma (Reuters) -German indexes led robust gains in Europe on Wednesday after sharp declines in the previous session as the country's leaders agreed to overhaul borrowing rules to boost defence spending and revive growth.
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.
Instant View: German parties agree debt brake reform, 500 billion-euro infrastructure fund
The conservatives and the Social Democrats agreed to seek a loosening of Germany's debt brake to allow higher defence spending, as well as proposing to create a 500 billion euro ($529 billion) infrastructure fund,
Euro gains after German debt reform; US dollar falls
The euro climbed to a three-month peak against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday after Germany's conservatives and Social Democrats announced proposals to set up a 500 billion euro fund for infrastructure and overhaul borrowing rules aimed at increasing defense spending.
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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 ...
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Lowe’s Most Wanted: SPD’s Funny Thief Facebook Post
Now that Shreveport Police has mastered the "missed connection" and "Shreveport’s Most Wanted: Heartbreak & Hardware Edition, ...
Germany's conservatives, SPD meet for talks on coalition as major spending hike eyed
Germany's conservatives and Social Democrats (SPD) on Tuesday held talks on forming a coalition as hopes for buoying Europe's ...
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Official results confirm SPD's easy win in Hamburg state election
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) easily won a regional election in the city-state of Hamburg at the weekend, with official ...
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SPD has active weekend in the community
On Saturday, members of the Salisbury Police Department participated in the Rob’s Run for Kids, while others took part in Read Across America at the Wicomico Public Library. Chief David Meienchein ...
SPD co-leader says in talks with conservatives towards gov't formation timetable
The co-leader of Germany's Social Democrats, Lars Klingbeil, said on Wednesday that his party was in talks with election ...
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Stunned SPD turns to supporting role in new German government
After a humbling election defeat for Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his Social Democrats (SPD), the party looked to collect ...
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SPD: Theft suspect attempts to disarm officer, citizens step in to help
A theft report Thursday morning took a dangerous turn when the suspect attempted to disarm a Shreveport police officer, Cpl.
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 ...
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SPD makes arrest in Waters Avenue shooting
The Savannah Police Department arrested Mark Stewart, 45, in connection with a March 2, 2025 shooting. Officers responded to ...
SPD lieutenant tapped to carry Special Olympics ‘Flame of Hope’
Shreveport Police Lieutenant Diana Sanchez has been a proud supporter of the Special Olympics for two decades, and in just ...
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Cop arrested in Pasay drug buy-bust, SPD says
A police officer was arrested in an anti-illegal drug operation in Pasay City on Wednesday, the Southern Police District (SPD ...