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It’s time for Germany to rethink fiscal austerity, and more

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It’s time for Germany to rethink fiscal austerity

By Taylor Pearce

When it comes to public finances, Germany is notorious for its hard line stance on public debt sustainability. Given the country’s self-inflicted energy dilemma, have recent geopolitical events led the country to change its tune? Not according to a position paper published by the ministry for economic affairs and climate action. But the fallout from the war in Ukraine is demonstrating the regressive nature of Germany’s preoccupation with fiscal austerity.

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