eventy years ago this week, the London Debt Agreement saw half of Germany’s (then West Germany’s) borrowings, accumulated after two world wars, written off. The debt cancellation, worth more than a fifth of national GDP, was driven by the United States, the UK and France. Eventually,
Poor countries should get debt relief to match Germany’s postwar deal
Mar 03, 2023
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