Germany to Sell More Debt to Fund Merz's Growth, Defense Plans
Germany will borrow about a fifth more than planned in the coming months to fund a surge in spending, while a deal to secure a €46 billion ($53 billion) package of tax breaks highlighted how debt needs are set to grow.
The bump in third-quarter issuance and the tax measures are part of efforts by Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ruling coalition to bolster the armed forces and revive Germany's stagnating economy. The cabinet also approved this year's budget and the government's mid-term finance plan, which includes net new borrowing of about €500 billion in the five years through 2029.
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'In the end, we paid for the game against PSG. None of the refereeing decisions went our way, against PSG or today. But that's part of football. 'This was a huge opportunity for us to keep evolving as a team and as a club. We know really clearly what we need to improve.' After a disappointing 2024-25, in which Atletico lost out to Real Madrid in the Champions League in controversial circumstances, finished behind Barcelona and Real in La Liga and exited the Copa del Rey semi-finals against Barca, Simeone is keen to improve his squad. Atletico's only signing ahead of the Club World Cup was the arrival on a free transfer of defender Clement Lenglet, who had been on loan at Atletico from Barca last season. The Frenchman was sent off during the team's meltdown against PSG. Atletico's targets this summer include Real Betis' U.S. international midfielder Jonny Cardoso, Tottenham's Argentina defender Cristian Romero, and Villarreal's Spain international playmaker Alex Baena. 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