Germany is set to unlock billions for military, green investments and Ukraine support

By Esme Nicholson

Published March 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM EDT

Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz has struck a groundbreaking deal with the Green party. The agreement ends a tradition of fiscal austerity in order to rearm, help Ukraine and build infrastructure.

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Germany is set to unlock billions for military, green investments and Ukraine support