… in a 180 degree turn with respect to the constitutional ‚debt brake‘ previously worshipped by chancellor-elect Merz:
“We are aware of the scale of the tasks ahead of us, and we want to take the first necessary steps and decisions,” Merz said, adding: “Given the threat to our freedom and to peace on our continent, the mantra for our defense has to be: whatever it takes.” His CSU colleague Söder added: “We are sending a signal to friends and foes: Germany is here. Germany will not retreat.”