What were the side effects of the German government's fiscal expansion which was designed to help the economy of the five new states (former East Germany) after the German re-unification?

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The fiscal expansion led to a massive inflow of foreign funds, which in turn forced other European countries to raise their interest rates. This had the effect of causing the German mark to depreciate relative to the currencies of non-European trade partners. However, Germany's trade surplus actually increased as a result of the fiscal expansion.

What Were the Side Effects of the German Government's Fiscal