It now seems increasingly likely that, as we had been expecting, Germany will loosen its strict fiscal rule after the upcoming general election. However, hopes of a big fiscal stimulus are likely to be disappointed as any reform will be modest and spending will also be constrained by EU fiscal rules.
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