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Merz Plans €1 Trillion Investment, Overhauls Germany's Debt Brake

3/9/2025

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Friedrich Merz, poised to become Germany's next Chancellor, aims to overhaul the nation's debt brake, paving the way for a staggering €1 trillion investment in defense and infrastructure. This bold move signals a dramatic shift from Germany's long-standing fiscal conservatism, driven by rising security threats and evolving U.S. foreign policy.

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Friedrich Merz, poised to become Germany's next Chancellor, aims to overhaul the nation's debt brake, paving the way for a staggering €1 trillion investment in defense and infrastructure. This bold move signals a dramatic shift from Germany's long-standing fiscal conservatism, driven by rising security threats and evolving U.S. foreign policy.