Published: 2025-03-13
Germany's political landscape is abuzz as the proposed multi-billion euro financial package for defense and infrastructure sparks heated debates.
The plan, spearheaded by Friedrich Merz's CDU and the SPD, aims to amend the constitution to allow increased borrowing for defense and a €500 billion infrastructure fund.
However, the Greens and FDP remain skeptical, threatening the coalition's stability.
Critics argue the package could deepen fiscal challenges, while supporters see it as a necessary step to address Germany's investment backlog.
The debate underscores the tension between fiscal responsibility and urgent modernization needs.
The coming weeks will reveal whether this ambitious plan can unite the divided political spectrum.
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