Dec 1, 2023
Germany’s economy got a break, but maybe not the kind it’s looking for
Above, bicyclists near the German parliament building.
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From the BBC World Service: Germany is looking at an $18 billion gap in next year's budget because of a court decision last week on a German fiscal rule known as the debt brake.
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