#debt-brake

#debt-brake

Friedrich Merz seeks to reform Germany's fiscal rules to increase defense spending, but faces opposition from the Greens.

The proposed reforms include setting up a €500 billion fund to improve infrastructure while supporting defense initiatives.

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Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD plan a €500 billion infrastructure fund and overhaul borrowing limits to enhance defense and invest in the economy.

The CDU and SPD plan to ease Germany's debt brake for infrastructure and defense, facing opposition from the Greens over climate investment.