Tag: Debt brake
SPD push to circumvent the debt brake
Berlin With a view to a possible traffic light coalition, the SPD left is now making a push to finance the planned projects. “The traffic light should agree on the…
SPD push to bypass the debt brake
Berlin With a view to a possible traffic light coalition, the SPD left is now making a push to finance the planned projects. “Central to the future of our country…
The deputy editor-in-chief’s weekly review
Good morning dear readers,A promise is a promise and has not been broken. Since Friday it has been on the table, the paper from the explorers of the SPD, Greens…
IMF chief economist: “Premature austerity only hurts”
Gita Gopinath Germany should apply the debt brake flexibly, believes the chief economist of the International Monetary Fund. (Photo: Bloomberg) Brussels / Berlin In the middle of the exploratory talks…
IMF chief economist: “Premature austerity only hurts”
Gita Gopinath Germany should apply the debt brake flexibly, believes the chief economist of the International Monetary Fund. (Photo: TJ Kirkpatrick / Redux / laif) Brussels / Berlin In the…
The traffic light must not start as a sham
Progressive government, eco-liberal reform government, progressive center. There is no lack of metaphors for exaggerating a traffic light coalition. The superstructure of the new government, the roof so to speak,…
Scandal in the VW supervisory board – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
In general terms, electromobility is the key to the future of automotive engineering. The apologists’ eyes always light up when it comes to the “clean” way of moving forward. But…
The deputy editor-in-chief’s weekly review
Good morning everyone, the first week after the election is almost behind us. It will probably take a few more weeks before the new government is finally in place. Despite…
Financial policy must free itself from the debt trap
What to do with the debt Regardless of whether Olaf Scholz or Armin Laschet moves into the Chancellery after Sunday’s elections, the answer to this question will shape Germany’s financial…
“Debt brakes will be necessary again, but now there is another challenge”
Nicholas Stern “Of course, financial responsibility is important. However, this must not prevent the state from investing itself or promoting private investments. “ (Photo: Imago Images) Kiel The British economist…
If so, then Rürup says correctly
The election promises of the parties are immense: They range from substantial tax cuts to higher benefits for families, an increase in basic security and minimum wages to huge government…
Economic historian Adam Tooze: Fighting crises at any price
Dusseldorf Adam Tooze is one of the best experts in international economic and financial policy. His book “Crashed” on the European debt crisis has become a standard work. The historian,…