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Germany can spend almost €2tn without harming growth, economists say
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No European defence without Germany
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Can Germany spend its way out of industrial decline?
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German election winner Merz moves step closer to forming government
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Germany to reach out to France and UK over sharing of nuclear weapons
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Germany’s political upheaval and the transatlantic alliance’s uncertain future
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