The chamber representing Germany's 16 states must approve all laws that affect states' interests. The amendment passed the Bundestag, on Tuesday, March 18 with the necessary two-thirds majority ...

The legislation now goes to the Bundesrat upper house, which represents Germany's 16 states, and is set to vote on Friday. Senior officials of the conservatives and the Social Democrats have said ...

including €100bn to cover climate-protection initiatives Germany's 16 states will be allowed to borrow up to 0.35% of GDP above the debt limit. The defence plans also allow spending on aid for ...