German Federal Finance Minister Jorg Kukies speaks at the meeting of EU Economic and Finance Ministers within the framework of the Eurogroup at the European Council in Brussels, Belgium, on December 9, 2024.
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German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies told CNBC on Thursday that it was crucial for Germany to embark on a period of economic growth, adding that structural weaknesses must be addressed.
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