Germany Moves Toward Massive Infrastructure Fund and Defense Spending Overhaul

Germany’s prospective coalition government has agreed to establish a €500 billion infrastructure fund and revamp borrowing rules to modernize its military and stimulate economic growth. This move signals a dramatic departure from previous fiscal policies as leaders push to strengthen Europe’s largest economy and bolster its defense capabilities. Friedrich Merz’s conservative CDU/CSU alliance and the…

German Elections: CDU/CSU Declares Victory

Germany is bracing for a period of political uncertainty following the national elections, where the conservative CDU/CSU bloc emerged as the leading party but fell short of securing a clear path to forming a government. With a highly fragmented political landscape and as many as seven parties potentially entering parliament, coalition negotiations are set to…