A sculpture showing the Euro currency sign is seen in front of the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt
A sculpture showing the Euro currency sign is seen in front of the European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt Feb. 29, 2012. REUTERS

Germany's Constitutional Court Wednesday gave its approval for the implementation of the bailout fund in the euro zone while outlining certain conditions, including Germany's total exposure to the funds.

Delivering its verdict, the Constitutional Court gave legal status to the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) bailout fund and the European fiscal treaty, which will help reduce the debt burden faced by the countries in the region. It was important that Germany, which contributes 27 percent to the 500 billion euro ($625 billion) rescue fund, ratified the ESM.

Details are awaited.

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