German parliament to hold special sessions on massive spending plan

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German spending plans send powerful message to Putin and Trump — and to markets, analysts say

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Women’s Super League clubs will hold vote on radical plan to scrap relegation

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German parliament to hold special sessions on massive spending plan

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German spending plans send powerful message to Putin and Trump — and to markets, analysts say

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