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Image for Far-right legal challenge adds fresh obstacle to German debt plans
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Far-right legal challenge adds fresh obstacle to German debt plans

(Reuters) - Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) party will file a complaint to the constitutiona...

7th March, 2025

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Explainer-Germany's new debt settlement, and where it could still go wrong

By Thomas Escritt BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's would-be next chancellor, conservative leader Friedri...

7th March, 2025

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German lawmakers set timetable in race for borrowing bonanza

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's lower house of parliament will debate a boost in infrastructure spendin...

6th March, 2025

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German borrowing costs could surge to 2008 levels on debt brake shift, Goldman says

By Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) - Germany's 10-year borrowing costs could surge to their highest...

5th March, 2025

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Germany's defence spending boom 'positive' for triple-A rating, S&P Global says

LONDON (Reuters) - Germany's plan for a massive ramp-up in defence and infrastructure spending will...

5th March, 2025

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Germany's Greens withhold backing for debt brake reforms for now

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's Greens will negotiate hard before potentially giving their much-needed...

5th March, 2025

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Factbox-What Germany's planned spending spree could mean for the economy

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany is in for a massive ramp-up in spending under an agreement by the parties...

5th March, 2025

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Why Italy's bond spread over Germany has dropped below 100 basis points

By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) - The closely-watched premium investors demand to hold Italy's 10-year...

5th March, 2025

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French fiscal woes crimp Macron's defence spending plans

By Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) - President Emmanuel Macron wants to build up French defence spendin...

5th March, 2025

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Germany could keep top credit score despite vast spending plan, analyst says

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany could keep its top credit score despite a financial package worth hundred...

5th March, 2025

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Campari pauses M&A to focus on brand growth amid US tariffs

By Elisa Anzolin MILAN (Reuters) - Italian spirits group Campari plans to put the brakes on M&A and...

5th March, 2025

Image for Factbox-Key details of Germany’s proposed fiscal rule changes and infrastructure splurge
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Factbox-Key details of Germany’s proposed fiscal rule changes and infrastructure splurge

BERLIN (Reuters) - The parties in talks to form Germany's new government on Tuesday agreed to try to...

4th March, 2025