• We have changed proposal on infrastructure to also include climate protection measures
• Propose to meet demands to expand scope of defence to include civil defence, intelligence funding

Well, his comments are different from what the Greens are saying. But then again, the Conservatives have been quite relaxed about bridging the gap needed to get the spending bill through. And Merz is even talking up a compromise here.

This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.