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Germany's debt brake: Balancing stability and growth

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Andreas Neuhaus
February 15, 2025

The debt brake divides Germany’s political camps. Some want to strictly adhere to it, others see a need for reform and exceptions. Money is urgently needed for infrastructure, the struggling economy and the military. How will the new government handle this dilemma? 

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