Germany's major political parties have reached a historic agreement on a spending program to allocate hundreds of billions of euros for defense and infrastructure, exempting defense spending from the constitutional 'debt brake'. The deal includes a €500 billion fund for infrastructure projects and incorporates demands from the Greens to ensure funds are used appropriately. CDU leader Friedrich Merz described the agreement as a 'good result', but it still requires approval from the Bundestag and Bundesrat. Full article (Euronews.com)