Tag: Debt brake
Verdi: Declaration of war on politics
Berlin The Federal Congress has barely opened when the Verdi boss makes his first declaration of war: Germany must overcome the politics of inequality, says Frank Werneke, it needs more…
Stock pension could violate the Basic Law
Protection of old-age provision? The share pension is intended to help stabilize state benefits. But there are some legal hurdles. (Photo: Moment/Getty Images) Berlin Shortly before the expected presentation of…
The Federal Constitutional Court is negotiating the 60 billion traffic light trick
A verdict is not expected for a few weeks. But one thing is clear: Should the judges declare the corresponding supplementary budget unconstitutional, that would be financially and politically immense…
The Federal Constitutional Court is negotiating the 60 billion traffic light trick
A verdict is not expected for a few weeks. But one thing is clear: Should the judges declare the corresponding supplementary budget unconstitutional, that would be financially and politically immense…
Green ministers continue to reject cuts
Olaf Scholz (right, SPD) and Christian Lindner (FDP) Even the negotiating team of chancellor and finance minister has apparently not achieved any breakthroughs so far. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Despite the…
Lindner sends savings targets to all ministries
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) Linder has made concrete cut proposals to some ministries. (Photo: IMAGO/Political Moments) Berlin In the budget dispute, Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) is…
FDP calls for incentives for e-fuels
FDP Federal Chairman Christian Lindner The Liberals are at odds with their coalition partners on various issues. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The FDP is following up the dispute over the use…
The FDP should stay the course
Federal Finance Minister and FDP leader Christian Lindner in Meseberg The FDP should not shy away from the conflict and continue to stick to its tough stance. (Photo: Reuters) Political…
“It’s not tax increases we’re talking about here”
>>iOS Is the Minister of Finance too lax about our tax money?The government has undertaken ambitious climate and environmental protection. How can you still have tax privileges on diesel, kerosene…
China’s Peace Plan: More Than Propaganda?
Good morning, dear readers, if the Munich Security Conference should serve to relax the relationship between China and the USA, one must state: mission not accomplished. The US has information…
Putin’s adversary – The editor-in-chief’s review
welcome back after an eventful week. I am writing these lines at the departure gate of London City Airport. Shortly before the start of the Munich Security Conference we met…
Economy calls for a reform from Finance Minister Lindner
Even if liberal economists and business representatives welcome this position, there is growing concern among some that compliance with the rule could be at the expense of necessary investments. “It…
The European Failure: The Editor-in-Chief’s Weekly Recap
Good morning dear readers, This week we have dealt more intensively than we have for a long time with the future of European industry and with the biggest economic policy…
Risk of state-owned companies – why a shadow debt state is emerging in Germany
Rothaus brewery, Deutsche Bahn, state winery Kloster Eberbach The number of state-owned companies is increasing. Berlin The state is outsourcing more and more of its tasks from the core budgets…
When ex-IMF chief economist Blanchard sees an end to high inflation
Oliver Blanchard (Photo: Markus Kirchgessner) Frankfurt The well-known economist Olivier Blanchard sees good chances that inflation in Europe and the USA will fall again significantly in the medium term. “I…
When ex-IMF chief economist Blanchard sees an end to high inflation
Oliver Blanchard (Photo: Markus Kirchgessner) Frankfurt The well-known economist Olivier Blanchard sees good chances that inflation in Europe and the USA will fall again significantly in the medium term. “I…
More money for the countries? New debate ensues
Christian Lindner and Olaf Scholz According to information from the Handelsblatt, the finance minister strictly rejects a renewed suspension of the debt brake. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Confusion about the debt…
More money for the countries? New debate ensues
Christian Lindner and Olaf Scholz According to information from the Handelsblatt, the finance minister strictly rejects a renewed suspension of the debt brake. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Confusion about the debt…
Federal Audit Office: Energy defense shield possibly unconstitutional
Olaf Scholz The Chancellor had promised a “double boom” to combat the consequences of the energy crisis. (Photo: AP) Berlin The Federal Court of Auditors doubts the constitutionality of the…
Commentary on the election in Lower Saxony: lifebelt for Scholz
The Chancellor in Hanover The voters in Lower Saxony give the head of the traffic lights in Berlin at least a little impetus. (Photo: Reuters) Olaf Scholz was not up…