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    Germany's Scholz sees exemption for defence in debt limits

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    Posted on February 15, 2025

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    Last updated: January 26, 2026

    German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses the Munich Security Conference, highlighting the proposed exemption for defense spending amid federal debt limits, pivotal for future government policy.
    Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaking at the Munich Security Conference about defense spending - Global Banking & Finance Review
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    Quick Summary

    Chancellor Scholz predicts Germany will exempt defence spending from debt limits, easing the debt brake. Future leadership to decide post-election.

    Germany's Scholz Predicts Defence Exemption in Debt Limits

    (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday predicted that the future government would create an exemption for spending on defence and security when dealing with the nation's constitutional limit on federal public debt.

    Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Scholz said he was sure that the country's future leadership, to be determined at the February 23 election, would put these exemptions into place to loosen the so-called debt brake.

    (Reporting by Ludwig Burger, editing by Thomas Seythal)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Chancellor Scholz foresees defence spending exemption.
    • •The exemption targets Germany's constitutional debt limit.
    • •Announcement made at Munich Security Conference.
    • •Future government expected to implement this change.
    • •Upcoming elections on February 23 will decide leadership.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Germany's Scholz sees exemption for defence in debt limits

    1What is the main topic?

    The main topic is Germany's potential exemption for defence spending from its constitutional debt limits, as predicted by Chancellor Scholz.

    2What did Scholz announce?

    Scholz announced that future German leadership might exempt defence spending from the debt brake, easing constitutional debt limits.

    3Where was the announcement made?

    The announcement was made at the Munich Security Conference.

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