Tag: Debt brake
Labor Minister Heil questions the debt brake in the event of a massive recession
Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil The SPD politician calls for the return to the debt brake to be re-evaluated. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin For Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil (SPD), the…
“We were absolutely naïve”
Berlin Is Germany prepared for a freeze on Russian gas supplies? Peter Adrian’s words do not bode well. The President of the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce…
“We were absolutely naïve”
Berlin Is Germany prepared for a freeze on Russian gas supplies? Peter Adrian’s words do not bode well. The President of the Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce…
Commentary: The big budget bang: now the illusion of debt is bursting
Finance Minister Lindner presents the draft budget for 2023 Interest expenses increase drastically in the budget. (Photo: dpa) The turnaround in interest rates hit Christian Lindner with full force. While…
Comment: The big budget bang: now the debt illusion is bursting
Finance Minister Lindner presents the draft budget for 2023 Interest expenses increase drastically in the budget. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The turnaround in interest rates hit Christian Lindner with full force.…
With the rising interest burden, the debt illusion bursts
Finance Minister Lindner presents the draft budget for 2023 Interest expenses increase drastically in the budget. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The turnaround in interest rates hit Christian Lindner with full force.…
“Wage moderation would be the wrong approach”
DGB chairwoman Yasmin Fahimi “The employees themselves have the greatest interest in stable economic conditions and sustainable locations. That is why we need more codetermination.” (Photo: Dominik Butzmann) Berlin According…
“Wage moderation would be the wrong approach”
DGB chairwoman Yasmin Fahimi “The employees themselves have the greatest interest in stable economic conditions and sustainable locations. That is why we need more codetermination.” (Photo: Dominik Butzmann) Berlin According…
“Wage moderation would be the wrong approach”
DGB chairwoman Yasmin Fahimi “The employees themselves have the greatest interest in stable economic conditions and sustainable locations. That is why we need more codetermination.” (Photo: Dominik Butzmann) Berlin According…
Financial watchdogs support Lindner’s consolidation course
Christian Lindner at the presentation of the 2023 budget draft at the federal press conference The Federal Minister of Finance wants to drastically reduce new debt – and is receiving…
A reform of the debt brake would make sense
The war of aggression against Ukraine has shattered the European peace order, with serious economic and social repercussions worldwide. The conditions under which the new federal government developed its fiscal…
The Bundeswehr has its 100 billion
This fulfills a promise made by Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) three days after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Together, the five parties have the necessary two-thirds majority to anchor the…
Monetary Fund: Suspend debt brake, reform taxes
The Monetary Fund is expecting growth of two percent, and it could be slightly higher in the coming year – but only if the numerous risks do not materialize. “There…
Christian Lindner outlines the financial policy strategy
Berlin Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) has announced a realignment of financial and budgetary policy. “You have to find the exit from the crisis mode,” said the FDP politician.…
Christian Lindner outlines the financial policy strategy
Berlin Four days before the state elections in Christian Lindner’s home North Rhine-Westphalia, in which his FDP could be thrown out of the state government, the party leader reacts to…
Why the debt brake will continue to be suspended
Brussels The Ukraine war has once again increased the financial pressure on the EU states. (Photo: dpa) When Paolo Gentiloni presents the EU Commission’s new growth forecast on Monday, the…
The federal government expects additional revenue of 232 billion euros
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner The Federal Minister of Finance will present the new tax estimate on Thursday. Despite additional income, he will warn against spending requests. (Photo: REUTERS) Berlin…
Giffey demands that the federal government assume all of the integration costs
Franziska Giffey Berlin’s governing mayor is demanding more support from the federal government for refugee costs. (Photo: Handelsblatt) Berlin With a view to taking in the war refugees from Ukraine,…
“Special Fund Bundeswehr” turns the debt brake into a farce
armed forces A “Special Fund for the Federal Armed Forces” outside the federal budget is intended to enable additional expenditure of 100 billion euros for rapid rearmament. (Photo: imago/Eckehard Schulz)…
“The longer we wait, the more time Putin has”
Veronica Grimm The economy advocates far-reaching punitive measures against Russia. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The economist Veronika Grimm has spoken out in favor of an energy embargo against Russia as soon…