In their exploratory talks, the CDU/CSU alliance and the SPD have agreed to take out hundreds of billions in new loans. A debt brake enshrined in the constitution is to be eased to boost defence spending and the creation of a special fund of 500 billion euros for investments in infrastructure is also planned. In order to achieve the two-thirds parliamentary majority required for amending the constitution, the motions are to be put to vote next week, before the the current parliament expires.
