Germany's Fiscal U-Turn: €1 Trillion Investment for Infrastructure and Defense
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Germany has announced a €1 trillion investment plan, backed by Friedrich Merz, to enhance infrastructure and defense capabilities. The initiative includes a €500 billion infrastructure fund over 12 years and provisions for unlimited borrowing for defense spending exceeding 1% of GDP, aiming to stimulate long-term growth after six years of stagnation.

Jan 15, 2026, 6:06 AM