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Confidence in German economy surges

Confidence in German economy surges as parliament approves huge spending plan

As Germany’s parliament convened an emergency session on Tuesday to vote on a hundreds of billion euro spending plan, it became clear that the proposed fiscal boost has already had an impact on attitudes towards Europe’s biggest economy.

Reuters on MSN · 2d

German spending plans could stabilise expectations, says economy ministry

Germany's economic weakness carried over into the start of 2025, but fiscal policy plans by the country's future government could help stabilise expectations and provide planning security, said the economy ministry in its monthly report on Monday.

UPI on MSN · 23h

German parliament votes for massive debt reform, defense spending hike

Germany's parliament voted Tuesday in favor of incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz's massive debt reform, which will free up hundreds of billions of euros for Europe's defenses amid Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.

German debt brake reform 'is historic'

The New York Times · 1d

Germany Is Lifting a Foot Off Its ‘Debt Brake.’ Here’s Why.

An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.

Reuters · 14h

Market Talk: German debt brake reform 'is historic'

Germany's lower house of parliament approved €500 billion in infrastructure spending and reforms to the country's debt brake on Tuesday. Carsten Brzeski of ING Research told Reuters the spending will give the economy a major boost - but further reform is needed.

invezz on MSN · 1d

Germany’s debt brake snaps: what’s next for Europe’s largest economy?

The German Bundestag just made a historic decision today. A decision that will finally break Germany’s debt brake. This policy has been in place since 2009 and has helped reduce the country’s public debt over the past 10 years or so.

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Germany's Ifo institute cuts 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.2%

Germany's Ifo institute cut its forecast for economic growth in Europe's largest economy to 0.2% on Monday, citing subdued ...

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Germany’s Merz wins vote to massively expand borrowing and super-charge military spending

The German chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, has won a vote in parliament to allow a huge increase in state borrowing ...

German Economic Sentiment Climbs as Politicians Pledge Ramp Up in Spending -- 3rd Update

Financial analysts became much more upbeat about Germany's economic prospects this month as the country's lawmakers closed in on an agreement to raise spending on defense and infrastructure. The ZEW ...

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German tax revenue jumps again in February, finance ministry says

Germany's federal and state government tax revenue rose again strongly in February, by 8.1% on the previous year, the finance ...

Expert opinion: AI puts German economy back on the path to productivity

The IW Cologne expects modest productivity growth over the next 15 years – primarily due to AI. This is the biggest ...

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Friedrich Merz proposes 'radical' spending package for Germany

Germany's chancellor designate Friedrich Merz wants to scrap restraints on borrowing and allow for much higher defence ...

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Germany cautions against talk of Nord Stream revival

Prospect of potential ceasefire in Ukraine has raised questions about Europe’s future energy mix in the event of a peace deal ...

German investor morale jumps in March as fiscal policy shift looms

German investor morale improved more than expected in March, the ZEW economic research institute said on Tuesday, reporting ...

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