With their votes agreeing to a one-billion euro rearmament package, the class character of the Left Party is clearly exposed.

"The result of the discussions on the special infrastructure fund and the reform of the debt brake is a real game-changer. If they succeed, the German economy's stagnation could soon be over.

or "Länder" in German. The requirement was introduced during the 2009 global financial crisis. The debt brake became legally binding for the federal government in 2016 and for the states in 2020.

It removes the "debt brake" that for decades capped German defense spending at 1% of GDP. The bill significantly increases defense spending while providing more than $500 billion for infrastructure.

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"The result of the discussions on the special infrastructure fund and the reform of the debt brake is a real game-changer. If they succeed, the German economy's stagnation could soon be over.

Re-imagine the night sky, simultaneously tranquil and disquieting, as straw, gold leaf, wood, wire, and sediment mimic thick, impasto brushstrokes to pay homage to one of art history’s most ...