Why Germany Wants to Loosen Its Debt Brake
An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.
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Germany’s parliament approves Merz’s €1tn spending plan
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Zelenskyy urges Trump to use ‘strength of America’ to force Moscow into ceasefire after US-Russia talks – Europe live
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Bundestag prepares to vote on historic borrowing package in key test for Merz
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Shares of iRobot tank 30% after Roomba maker raises doubt about its survival
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The rise of pronatalism: why Musk, Vance and the right want women to have more babies
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If even Germany is embracing higher spending, why on earth can’t Labour? | William Keegan
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Why Trump wants to bring aluminum production back to the U.S.
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If other want Aaron Rodgers, why did the Jets cut him?
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Friedrich leads 4-man world bobsled title race as weather takes its toll on Lake Placid track
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