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The leaders of Germany’s three-party coalition on Friday achieved a breakthrough in negotiations on the national budget for 2025, dpa has learnt from government sources. The coalition leaders have also reached a preliminary deal on a financial plan to secure additional economic growth of more than 0.5% – worth an estimated €26 million ($28 million) – in the coming year. Sources told dpa that the coalition plans to stick with strict rules against budget deficits, known as the debt brake, banking on a significant increase in economic output to overcome shortfalls in government spending. The brea…

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