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New chancellor, old constraints: Germany’s Friedrich Merz will have a hard time freeing the country from its self-imposed shackles
Post-WWII Germany has long been wary of state power and unfettered spending − and that may stymie new chancellor’s plans.
Germany on track for 2030 climate goal, future targets at risk, government advisers say
Germany is on track to meet its 2021-2030 climate goal but risks missing post-2030 targets, independent government advisers ...