Head of Germany's SPD sees 'good starting point' for reforming debt brake
The leader of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) sees a "good starting point" for reforming the nation's spending cap, known as the debt brake, and said that such a move wouldn't have to wait until the formation of a new government.
EXPLAINED: Why Germany may finally reform its debt brake
After being against a reform of Germany's controversial 'debt brake', which limits government borrowing, for years, conservative politicians now say they are open to changing it. Are we about to see it changed - and why does it matter?
Germany's SPD Calls for Debt Brake Reform
The leader of Germany's Social Democratic Party, Lars Klingbeil, urges reform of the nation's debt brake, emphasizing the need for a responsible compromise with the Christian Democrats. He underlines the urgency of seizing this moment as an opportunity for the democratic parties to bring about significant change.
German opposition leader Merz says debt brake can be reformed
BERLIN (Reuters) -The leader of Germany's conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) Friedrich Merz said he could be open to reforming the debt brake, which limits the public deficit to 0.35% of gross domestic product, in certain circumstances. Merz ...
Germany's Merz open to reforming debt brake on government spending
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday he was open to reforming the country's constitutional brake on government spending. Merz, widely seen as the favourite to succeed Chancellor Olaf Scholz after next year's parliamentary elections,
Germany's Debt Brake Reform: A Political Opening
Germany's Social Democratic Party leader, Lars Klingbeil, sees an opportunity to reform the country's debt brake without waiting for a new government. The opposition, represented by Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democrats,
Germany's debt brake has resulted in huge lack in investment, says founder of think tank Dezernat Zukunft
Glöckner, the founder and managing director of the think tank Dezernat Zukunft, discusses problems with Germany's debt brake ...
Germany needs to step up its role in defence as U.S. may do less in Europe, minister says
Germany needs to step up its role in defence if the U.S. is to focus less on Europe, defence minister Boris Pistorius said on ...
Germany Must Overhaul Debt Rules To Boost Economy: Experts
Germany must reform strict rules that limit borrowing in order to boost spending in key areas, otherwise Europe's top economy risks further stagnation, an influential group of experts said on ...
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What is Germany's debt brake?
Germany's government collapsed because of a rift over the country's so-called debt brake that Finance Minister Lindner reportedly refused to soften to plug a €10 billion budget gap. So ...
Germany’s normally stable government has collapsed. Here’s why
Germany’s governing coalition has collapsed after disagreements over the country’s weak economy led Chancellor Olaf Scholz to ...
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Germany’s CDU chancellor hopeful signals openness to ‘debt brake’ reform
“Only the first 20 articles of our Basic Law are unchangeable, everything else can of course be discussed,” said Merz. “Of ...
Merz Opens Door to Reform Germany’s Strict Borrowing Limits
Conservative chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz said he’s open to reform Germany’s strict borrowing limits as long as ...