European markets head for higher open ahead of German debt reform vote

European markets head for higher open ahead of German debt reform vote

European markets are heading for a higher open, with investor focus on the German government as it votes on historic debt reforms on Tuesday.

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More than money: How German defence can make the most of the debt break overhaul

Cover image: picture alliance / SZ Photo | Wolfgang Filser Problem On March 18th, Germany’s federal parliament will likely pass a constitutional amendment to allow the next government to significantly increase defence spending. With the amendment, future spending on the German armed forces as well as civil defence and resilience, cyber and information security, intelligence services and support for Ukraine exceeding 1% of GDP will be exempt from…

€1 trillion impact: What easing debt brake means for Germany

Germany wants to invest hundreds of billions of additional euros in national defense and infrastructure renovation. The plan requires a constitutional change and will be voted on in the Bundestag on Tuesday.

Following the agreement on a multi-billion-dollar loan package, Deputy CDU Chairman Jung called for a pragmatic use of the money.

The Bundestag and the Bundesrat are facing exciting meetings: Is there the necessary two-thirds majority for the billion-dollar financial package of the Union, SPD and the Greens? Part of the answer lies in Munich.