Germany eyes 156 billion euros of new borrowing, 200 billion euros in debt authorisation

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany is readying stimulus measures requiring about 156 billion euros (143 billion pounds) in net new borrowing and additional debt authorisation of up to 200 billion euros to fight the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak, according to a draft law and senior officials.The package will include a supplementary government budget of 156 billion euros, 100 billion euros for an economic stability fund that can take direct equity stakes in companies, and 100 billion euros..