Reported about 7 hours ago
Friedrich Merz's plans to increase Germany's defense spending face hurdles amid a rise in support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and leftist parties. The new parliament lacks the votes to amend debt-limiting rules, which could turn into a fiscal crunch, jeopardizing military funding and vital infrastructure improvements. Economists warn that failure to enhance defense spending might strain Germany's NATO relations and incite trade conflicts with the U.S.
Source: YAHOO