Germany’s next government looks set to cut taxes and, if the parliamentary maths allow, reform the constitutional fiscal rule. It is also likely to be firmer in its support for Ukraine even as support from the US wanes and to advocate an increase in EU defence spending, perhaps even if financed through joint EU borrowing. This Update explains what to look out for on election night and beyond that.
Subscriber content
Read this in full, free
Start a free trial and use one of your 10 free starter credits to unlock this piece.