Head of Germany's SPD sees 'good starting point' for reforming debt brake
The leader of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) sees a "good starting point" for reforming the nation's spending cap, known as the debt brake, and said that such a move wouldn't have to wait until the formation of a new government.
German opposition leader says policy must wait until after confidence vote
Germany's conservative opposition leader and possible next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, said further discussions on policy must wait until after a confidence vote is held on Dec. 16, following the collapse of incumbent Olaf Scholz's coalition.
Who is Friedrich Merz, Germany's opposition leader who is gunning for Olaf Scholz's job?
The collapse of Germany’s ’traffic light’ coalition government headed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz has thrown the focus on opposition leader Friedrich Merz. The 68-year-old, who leads the Christian Democratic Union (CDU),
German opposition leader Merz says debt brake can be reformed
The leader of Germany's conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) Friedrich Merz said he could be open to reforming the debt brake, which limits public deficit to 0.35% of gross domestic product, in certain circumstances.
Merz Opens Door to Reform Germany’s Strict Borrowing Limits
Conservative chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz said he’s open to reform Germany’s strict borrowing limits as long as additional debt-financed spending is used for investment.
Germany's Opposition Leader Merz Launches Election Bid
Germany's Conservative candidate for chancellor Friedrich Merz launched his election bid and said he's open to reforming the nation's strict borrowing limits as long as additional debt-financed spending is used for investment.
Germany's Merz open to reforming debt brake on government spending
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday he was open to reforming the country's constitutional brake on government spending. Merz, widely seen as the favourite to succeed Chancellor Olaf Scholz after next year's parliamentary elections,
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Ousted by Merkel, potential Chancellor Friedrich Merz is looking to fix the country she broke
For the second time in his life, Friedrich Merz is a step away from taking charge of Germany. Losing the fight to control the ...
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Germany - Good News In Sight As Election Date Set For Feb 23
Based on current polls, the CDU is the dominant party and it is likely that Friedrich Merz will become Chancellor, with ...
Medvedev about the ultimatum of Merz: Only fools remained in European politics
EADaily, November 12th, 2024. There are no smart or even sane people left among European politicians. With such leaders, ...
Five things to know about Germany's government crisis
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced he will ask for a vote of confidence in December, setting the path for an early ...
Germany’s Merz Wants Deal With Trump, Calls Scholz Lame Duck
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, who’s dominating polls ahead of an expected snap election, said he would look to ink ...
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he’ll ask for a vote of confidence in December
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he will ask for a vote of confidence on Dec. 16, paving the way forward for an early ...
Scholz, fighting for survival, says Germans should not choose between security and prosperity
Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday appealed to parties to pass measures such as raising child benefits and lifting tax ...
Germany's Merz warns potential AfD voters to 'think carefully'
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz on Wednesday warned potential supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany ...