Germany Moves Closer to Historic €500 Billion Investment Plan

The Bundestag and Bundesrat prepare for critical votes on a constitutional amendment enabling debt-financed spending on infrastructure, defense, and climate goals.

Union, SPD, and Greens have finalized a deal for a €500 billion debt-financed investment package, requiring constitutional amendments.
The plan includes €100 billion for climate initiatives, marking the first inclusion of 'climate neutrality by 2045' in the German constitution.
The package faces opposition from some CDU and FDP members, citing concerns over rushed procedures and generational fairness.
Key votes in the Bundestag and Bundesrat this week will determine the package's future, with Bavaria's position seen as pivotal in the Bundesrat.
The Federal Constitutional Court has rejected multiple emergency motions to delay the Bundestag vote, clearing the way for Tuesday's session.