Don’t expect a big fiscal stimulus in Germany

It now seems increasingly likely that, as we had been expecting, Germany will loosen its strict fiscal rule after the upcoming general election. However, hopes of a big fiscal stimulus are likely to be disappointed as any reform will be modest and spending will also be constrained by EU fiscal rules.

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