CDU leader Friedrich Merz announced a €500 billion special fund to enhance infrastructure and defense spending, following his election victory. He emphasized the need for rapid investments to ensure economic stability and defense capabilities in light of global threats. The CDU, CSU, and SPD plan to amend the Basic Law to exempt defense spending from the debt brake, which has historically limited government borrowing. This shift has faced criticism for lacking prior dialogue with the Greens and for Merz's previous fiscal campaign silence. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)