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German opposition leader and Christian Democratic Union party chairman Friedrich Merz speaks during a debate and voting about loosen the country's debt rules, 18 March 2025.

Video. Germany's parliament passes historic package boosting defence spending

Updated: 19/03/2025 - 20:56 GMT+1

Friedrich Merz needed the support of two-thirds majority in parliament for his plan to unlock billions for defence and infrastructure spending.

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