Germany's Friedrich Merz faces rocky road to lift debt brake rules
Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz wants to alter Germany's strict fiscal rules to massively boost defence spending, the ...
German parties agree deal to loosen debt limit, expand defense spending as Europe called to do more
German lawmakers have reached an agreement to exempt some defense spending from the nation’s tight rules on running up debt.
'What More Do You Want?' Merz Pleads With Lawmakers on German Debt Plan
FILE PHOTO: Friedrich Merz, chancellor-in-waiting and leader of Christian Democratic Union party (CDU), looks on as he ...
Friedrich Merz, German chancellor before his time
Even though negotiations to form a coalition have not yet begun, the head of the Christian Democratic Union party, which came ...
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Germany Needs to Get Its Act Together. Under Him, It Won’t.
Mr. Hermsmeier is a journalist who writes about Germany’s politics and society. Friedrich Merz didn’t waste time. Having led his party, the Christian Democrats, to first place in Germany’s ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Germany Politics
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Euro Zone Stocks Rally as German Parties Agree Historic Fiscal Deal
LONDON (Reuters) - Euro zone shares and the euro rallied on Friday following news that German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich ...
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Merz Hails Germany’s Return As Country Secures Major Defence And Infrastructure Funding
Merz declares Germany is back as the country secures major defence and infrastructure funding ahead of a crucial ...