Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU, considers reforming the debt brake, which limits public deficit. Internal party pressures are mounting for this change as state leaders seek budget flexibility ...

Friedrich Merz said the debt brake, which limits public deficit to 0.35% of gross domestic product, can be reformed.

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU, suggests potential reforms to the debt brake law, which limits public deficits, if the changes focus on boosting investments rather than welfare spending.

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's conservative Christian Democrats (CDU), is considering reforming the debt brake amid internal party pressure. The CDU debates whether reforming the brake could ...

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