Germany’s parliament has authorized an ambitious spending plan aimed at stimulating economic growth and enhancing military capabilities in response to growing geopolitical tensions. The support from both the conservatives and the Social Democratic Party is geared towards creating a €500 billion infrastructure fund and revising borrowing rules to allow for increased security spending. This decision comes amid a pressing need to bolster defenses against threats from Russia and uncertainty about U.S. foreign policy. As the legislation moves to the upper house for final approval, the coalition seeks to act swiftly with heightened urgency.
The approval of plans in the Bundestag marks a departure from decades of fiscal conservatism, enabling Germany to invest significantly in its economy and military.
Chancellor-in-waiting aims to utilize hundreds of billions of euros for infrastructure amid shifting political landscapes and rising global tensions, specifically from Russia.
Lawmakers expressed urgency to act swiftly on defence readiness to foster a new European defence community as geopolitical pressures mount.
The agreement from the Bavarian Free Voters on defense spending removes a major obstacle, positioning the coalition favorably against potential far-right opposition.
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