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

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

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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, March 18th 2025 at 21:40 GMT by CNN
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The German chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, has won a vote in parliament to allow a huge increase in state borrowing that is set to super-charge the country's military spending.

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Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has won a vote to significantly increase Germany's borrowing to fund a substantial boost in military spending. This decision comes in response to heightened security concerns due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and the need to modernize Germany's military capabilities. The plan involves suspending Germany's debt brake, a constitutional rule limiting federal borrowing, to finance the military expansion. This move has sparked debate, with critics arguing it could lead to long-term financial instability, while supporters see it as essential for national and European security. The proposal reflects a broader shift in German policy towards defense, prompted by the changing geopolitical landscape.

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