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German Coalition Faces Deadlock Over Defense and Infrastructure Spending

The Greens block a proposed constitutional amendment for massive new spending, demanding climate and fiscal reforms.

  • Union and SPD propose a €500 billion investment package for defense and infrastructure, requiring a constitutional amendment to bypass debt limits.
  • The Greens refuse to support the package, citing insufficient focus on climate initiatives and concerns over fiscal responsibility.
  • The FDP suggests adding €200 billion to an existing defense fund but ties it to NATO's 2% GDP spending target to prevent misuse of funds.
  • Critics, including economists and younger voters, warn the plan neglects long-term priorities like climate action and education reform.
  • Negotiations between Union, SPD, and Greens continue, with a one-week deadline set to find a compromise before moving forward.
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