【#CGTN 】Why Germany seeks to raise debt to fund infrastructure, defense

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Why Germany seeks to raise debt to fund infrastructure, defense

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The Trump administration is planning to impose a round of fresh tariffs on April 2. Ahead of that, Germany passed a major reform to its constitutional debt brake in March. Now billions of euros in funding have been unlocked to boost infrastructure and defense spending. It will enable Germany to invest more into roads, bridges, railroads and renewable energy. However, this historic move by traditionally debt-shy Germany is being viewed with concern by many, who fear a debt burden. What does the decision mean for Germany, the EU and the rest of the world? And what about opportunities for cooperation with China? CGTN’s Tian Wei asked Lars-Hendrik Roller, the founder and chair of Berlin Global Dialogue.

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