Published: 2025-03-15
Germany's Union, SPD, and Greens have reached a landmark agreement on a €500 billion debt-financed financial package.
The deal, crucial for defense, infrastructure, and climate investments, required a constitutional amendment needing a two-thirds majority in parliament.
After intense negotiations, the Greens secured a doubling of climate funds to €100 billion and ensured that infrastructure investments would not replace existing projects.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz called the agreement a significant achievement, emphasizing Germany's commitment to freedom and peace.
The package also includes €3 billion in additional aid for Ukraine.
The Bundestag is expected to finalize the deal next week, marking a pivotal moment in German politics.
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