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Frederick Merz, historically associated with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the legacy of responsible financial management, now seeks to dismantle Germany's strict debt limits—originally instated to safeguard the country’s financial integrity. His proposal includes a reallocation of funds towards building a robust military industrial complex and pursuing significant infrastructure investments, approaching a staggering €500 billion. This shift hints at a departure from conservative fiscal policies, enabling limitless defense spending and opening avenues for extensive borrowing, including war bonds.