Euro Bailout Fund Given a Qualified German Yes

A September ruling by the German constitutional court averted a disastrous collapse of eurozone debt relief and allows Germany to join the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) – the new permanent eurozone bailout fund. However, the court’s decisions had strings attached that raise questions about the long-term viability of the eurozone and reiterate that there are limitations on Germany’s support for European integration.

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