Germany faces debt deal 'cliffhanger' as Merz strives for Greens' backing
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz was set to make a last-ditch attempt on Friday to convince the Greens of his plans for a massive increase in state borrowing to bolster defence and infrastructure ahead of a parliamentary vote next week.
Merz wins support for surge in spending, proclaiming 'Germany is back'
German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz said on Friday he had secured the crucial backing of the Greens for a massive increase in state borrowing, clearing the way for the outgoing parliament to approve the historic deal next week.
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Coalition negotiations between the Christian Democrats and Social Democrats to form a new federal government began Thursday.
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Germany to raise debt for defence, secures Green Party supportThe future Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, confirmed on Friday that the CDU/CSU Christian Democratic parties and the ...
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