Tag: Achim Truger
Lohnt sich Arbeit noch? Wo CDU-Chef Merz recht hat – und wo nicht
Berlin Seit Arbeitsminister Hubertus Heil (SPD) Ende August eine Anhebung der Bürgergeld-Regelsätze um durchschnittlich zwölf Prozent zum Jahreswechsel angekündigt hat, läuft die Debatte darüber, ob sich Arbeit noch lohnt, in…
Why the SPD’s big old debt plan will fail
Olaf Scholz The Chancellor held out the prospect of federal aid for debt relief for local authorities. (Photo: AP) Berlin A few days ago, Olaf Scholz (SPD) gave a speech…
Economists speak out against it
Advisory Council Achim Truger (2nd from left) is in favor of an industrial electricity price, Ulrike Malmendier (from left), Monika Schnitzer, Veronika Grimm and Martin Werding are against it. (Photo:…
Municipalities agree citizens to higher taxes and fees
day care center In some communities, parental fees for day-care centers will become significantly more expensive. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The financial situation of many municipalities is deteriorating rapidly. Last year,…
“That could frustrate many people” – displeasure with the federal-state agreement on refugees
Berlin The federal and state governments have drawn some heavy criticism with their decisions on financing refugee costs. The decision “means failure because it is neither financially sufficient nor does…
“Unworthy bargaining” – What the dispute over the refugee costs is about
Berlin The numbers speak for themselves: far more people sought refuge in Germany last year than in the peak year of the refugee crisis in 2015. According to the Federal…
States are on a confrontational course with the federal government
Berlin Shortly before the refugee summit in the Chancellery, the 16 federal states agreed on their own concept for future refugee financing. In it they call for a per capita…
States are on a confrontational course with the federal government
Berlin Shortly before the refugee summit in the Chancellery, the 16 federal states agreed on their own concept for future refugee financing. In it they call for a per capita…
Habeck expects a gradual economic recovery – forecast for 2023 raised
Berlin Robert Habeck swears by unity. The Federal Minister of Economics spoke of a “great joint effort” when presenting the Federal Government’s new economic forecast on Wednesday. Habeck is now…
Habeck expects a gradual economic recovery – forecast for 2023 raised
Berlin Robert Habeck swears by unity. The Federal Minister of Economics spoke of a “great joint effort” when presenting the Federal Government’s new economic forecast on Wednesday. Habeck is now…
Despite falling inflation rates, wage demands are rising
Warning strikes in the public sector For the 2.5 million federal and local employees, Verdi and the Civil Service Association are demanding 10.5 percent more money, but at least 500…
Why the turnaround in supply policy is wrong
Christian Lindner The Federal Minister of Finance wants a trend reversal in supply policy. (Photo: Reuters) On the basis of an internal paper from his ministry, Federal Finance Minister Christian…
6 major injustices for taxpayers in Germany
wealth in Germany Wealthy by will: Expensive real estate in particular makes heirs rich. (Photo: plainpicture/Alexander Sommer) Berlin Right at the beginning of the year, a tax dispute is brewing…
The 6 biggest tax injustices
Real estate in Hamburg Almost everywhere in Germany, the taxes for real estate buyers have risen, sometimes sharply. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Right at the beginning of the year, a tax…
Economists have a woman at the top for the first time
Berlin The lot apparently decided in wise foresight. For a long time, the economic experts could not agree on a chair after their previous boss Lars Feld left in spring…
Government tricks could weigh on the 2024 budget
Olaf Scholz The Federal Chancellor promised a comprehensive package against the consequences of the energy crisis. (Photo: dpa) Last week, the traffic light coalition agreed on the defense shield worth…
Who will benefit the most from taking down the cold progression
Christian Lindner and Robert Habeck in the Bundestag The FDP finance minister and the green economics minister are arguing about further relief for citizens in the face of inflation. (Photo:…
Advisory Council: Federal government blocks economy
Berlin If you like, the economists are somehow complete. Again and again the first names of the council members Veronika Grimm and Monika Schnitzer are switched. As a result, there…
G7 countries collect nine billion euros for Ukraine
royal winter The finance ministers of the leading industrialized countries (G7) put together another aid package for Ukraine at their meeting on the Petersberg near Bonn. There have been pledges…
G7 countries collect nine billion euros for Ukraine
royal winter The finance ministers of the leading industrialized countries (G7) put together another aid package for Ukraine at their meeting on the Petersberg near Bonn. There have been pledges…