Tag: Federal budget
Lindner threatens ministries with cuts because of billions gap
Christian Lindner in the Federal Cabinet The Federal Minister of Finance is asking his fellow ministers to save because of the budget gaps. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In the budget planning…
Why almost nobody wants to donate money to the state
Reichstag in Berlin Anyone who wants can donate money to the state – but hardly anyone wants to. (Photo: IMAGO/serienlicht) Berlin Marlene Engelhorn is a descendant of the BASF company…
The federal government borrows a record amount on the market – more than half a trillion euros
Frankfurt A veritable flood of new federal securities will hit the markets in the new year. Germany has to borrow more than 539 billion euros from investors on the money…
Urgent application rejected – Federal Constitutional Court approves reallocation of corona credits for climate protection for the time being
Federal Constitutional Court The court decides whether the reallocation of the funds violates the debt brake in the constitution. (Photo: dpa) Karlsruhe According to a decision by the Federal Constitutional…
Urgent application rejected – Federal Constitutional Court approves reallocation of corona credits for climate protection for the time being
Federal Constitutional Court The court decides whether the reallocation of the funds violates the debt brake in the constitution. (Photo: dpa) Karlsruhe According to a decision by the Federal Constitutional…
The federal government is planning more money – but cannot spend it
Berlin After the federal government had long been criticized for underinvestment, it has taken countermeasures in recent years. Although social spending remains by far the largest item in the federal…
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…
Economists complain about redistribution and few investments
road construction The federal government is spending too little money on future projects, such as road construction, economists warn. (Photo: imago images/Ralph Peters) Berlin For a federal finance minister, promising…
Friedrich Merz has his chancellor theme
Stephen Weil or Elon Musk, who to start this wake up call with? Let’s decide this time for the social-democratic regional politician who, according to the latest polls, has a…
Economists complain about redistribution and few investments
road construction The federal government is spending too little money on future projects, such as road construction, economists warn. (Photo: imago images/Ralph Peters) Berlin For a federal finance minister, promising…
Petrified – the Federal Audit Office and the government
“Petrified” is a beautiful word because it’s so ambiguous. Perhaps that is why the Federal Court of Auditors likes to use it so much in its current report on state…
No new debts despite high subsidies
Hundred euro bills According to the study, investments of 600 billion euros are required. (Photo: The Image Bank/Getty Images) Berlin Armament, more investment in digitization, roads, rails and bridges, combating…
No new debts despite high subsidies
Hundred euro bills According to the study, investments of 600 billion euros are required. (Photo: The Image Bank/Getty Images) Berlin Armament, more investments in digitization, roads, rails and bridges, the…
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.…
Housekeepers demand procurement reform from Lambrecht
Puma infantry fighting vehicle Because the operational readiness of the weapon system leaves a lot to be desired, it is retrofitted at great expense. (Photo: imago images/Sven Eckelkamp) Berlin 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…
No clear traffic light commitment to the two percent target
Berlin A turning point is a big word – nothing should be the same after this turning point as it was before. What is new may not be valid for…