Germany to Receive Three Conflicting Plans from Commission on Debt Brake Reform Germany’s commission on debt brake reform will present three divergent proposals to Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil next week, …
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EU compromise proposes repaying Recovery Fund debt between 2028 and 2058
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU Recovery Fund debt repayment set for 2028–2058 under Cyprus compromise, prompting France–Germany clash Cyprus presidency proposes 2028–2058 repayment, igniting debate over roll‑over and national contributions to the EU Recovery …
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EU Commission proposes easing debt limits to boost energy transition investment
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU Commission Proposes Looser Debt Rules to Fund Energy Transition EU Commission plans to ease EU debt rules to let member states borrow more for clean energy investments, potentially unlocking …
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World
Iran International Ties to Saudi Investors Revealed in $870m Debt Relief Documents
by anna walterby anna walterFT Report Links Iran International to Saudi Investors via $870m Debt-Relief Deal FT says an $870m debt-relief deal links Iran International to Saudi investors; documents show Volant Media UK losses …
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EU debt alarm: IMF warns of 130% of GDP by 2040 after Nicosia finance ministers’ meeting IMF warns EU debt may hit 130% of GDP by 2040, prompting debate in …
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eBay rejects GameStop $55 billion takeover bid citing financing and debt concerns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllereBay Rejects GameStop Takeover Bid, Calls $55 Billion Proposal “Not Credible” eBay rejects GameStop takeover bid, calling the $55 billion proposal “neither credible nor attractive,” citing financing doubts, debt risks …
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Germany debates suspending debt brake as SPD urges fiscal emergency
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman SPD urges Bundestag to consider suspending the debt brake amid Middle East shock SPD urges Bundestag to consider suspending the debt brake amid Middle East war, igniting a political …
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Germany debates emergency suspension of debt brake amid Iran war
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Debates Debt Brake Suspension Amid Rising Energy Costs Germany debates an emergency debt brake suspension as parties weigh relief measures, rising interest burdens and AfD polling pressure shaping fiscal …
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EU budget: Parliament demands €2.2 trillion and €550 billion debt funds
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU budget 2028-2035 sparks clash as Parliament demands bigger envelope and new debt funds EU budget 2028-2035 debate intensifies as the Commission’s €2 trillion plan faces Parliament’s €2.2 trillion proposal, …
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Ludwig Straub wins Clark Medal, urges debt and energy policy reforms
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerLudwig Straub awarded John Bates Clark Medal for research on public debt and energy-crisis aid German-born Harvard economist Ludwig Straub wins the John Bates Clark Medal on April 12, 2026, …