In a historic vote, German lawmakers are set to decide on amendments to the country’s Basic Law, their constitution. This amendment would unlock billions in funding for defense, infrastructure, and climate initiatives.
Leading the charge is Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz, along with his conservative CDU party, who have joined forces with the Social Democrats and the Greens to push through a €500 billion special fund.
But will this ambitious plan secure enough support? And what impact will it have on Germany’s and Europe’s political and economic landscape?
Join us on our journey through the events that shape the European continent and the European Union.
Production: By Europod, in co production with Sphera Network.
