What Germany's planned spending spree could mean for the economy

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany is in for a massive ramp-up in spending under an agreement by the parties hoping to form its next government, with a 500 billion euro special fund sought for infrastructure and plans to unshackle defence investment from its debt rules. Here is what the plans might mean for growth and debt in Europe's largest economy: CAN THE SPENDING BOOST GERMANY'S AILING ECONOMY?