Friedrich Merz, Greens and Germany

Germany faces debt deal 'cliffhanger' as Merz strives for Greens' backing
German Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz was set to make a last-ditch attempt on Friday to convince the Greens of his plans for a massive increase in state borrowing to bolster defence and infrastructure ahead of a parliamentary vote next week.
Germany’s Merz implores Greens to approve spending revolution
BERLIN — Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting in a fiery Bundestag debate Thursday urged Green lawmakers to pass constitutional amendments that would unleash up to €1 trillion in new spending to bolster the country’s military and invest in its economy.
Merz ‘Very Optimistic’ German Debt Package Will Be Approved
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz said he was “very optimistic” that a landmark debt-spending package will be approved after a parliamentary debate on Thursday laid bare a deep rift with the Greens,
'What more do you want?' Merz pleads with lawmakers on German debt plan
By Sarah Marsh, Thomas Escritt and Matthias Williams BERLIN (Reuters) -Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz urged sceptical lawmakers on Thursday to back his proposals for a massive increase in state borrowing,
Germany’s Greens make Merz sweat over massive spending plan
The Greens vow to foil the chancellor-in-waiting’s historic plan to invest big in defense and infrastructure. But it may just be a negotiating gambit.
German Greens hint delay to debt brake reform until new parliament is seated
A senior Greens legislator said there would still be a sufficient, albeit different, majority to reform Germany's debt brake ...
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Germany’s Friedrich Merz offers concessions to Greens over ‘historic’ spending plan
Chancellor-to-be vows greater share of investments for green transition as outgoing Bundestag reconvenes to debate bills ...
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Greens urged to stick to fortnightly bin collections amid claim ‘no link with fly-tipping’
The Greens were urged to stick to fortnightly black bin collections by Labour and Conservative councillors who warned of ...
WA Greens to hold balance of power in Legislative Council, plan to legislate 2030 emissions target
The WA Greens say strengthening the government’s climate change legislation will be a top priority after they seize the balance of power in the upper house.
'We'll see' on support for German borrowing bonanza, Greens party leader says
Plans for Germany to unleash a massive increase in state borrowing faced new questions on Wednesday, with a co-leader of the ...