Tag: medium term
Controversy over the third energy relief package
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner Berlin On November 2nd, the federal and state governments want to discuss the third energy relief package. The date was chosen deliberately. Chancellor Olaf Scholz…
The state can expect additional revenue of around 110 billion euros
Christian Lindner The Federal Minister of Finance will probably have more tax revenue at his disposal. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Despite the economic downturn, the state can expect significantly higher tax…
The state can expect additional revenue of around 110 billion euros
Christian Lindner The Federal Minister of Finance will probably have more tax revenue at his disposal. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Despite the economic downturn, the state can expect significantly higher tax…
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…
Government revenue is rising sharply – the budget deficit is shrinking
Shopping street in Dusseldorf Especially after the corona pandemic had subsided, people spent more money again – and thus increased tax revenue. (Photo: IMAGO/Michael Gstettenbauer) Berlin The sharp increase in…
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…
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…
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…
With the “double boom” the federal government is taking the debt brake ad absurdum
Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) Blow to the credibility of the debt brake. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The energy defense shield against the consequences of Putin’s war is a historic step.…
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…
A good 26 percent more tax revenue in June
Federal Ministry of Finance in Berlin In its monthly report on tax revenue, the authority reported a strong increase. (Photo: imago images / Winfried Rothermel) Berlin In June, the federal…
Why Lindner’s cost of new debt is almost eightfold
Finance Minister Schäuble, Scholz and Lindner (from left) According to financial experts, in order to break even in the budget, the federal government cheated for years when it took on…
SPD boss questions compliance with the 2023 debt brake
Saskia Esken, SPD leader The SPD leader supports the EU in complying with the debt brake again at the expense of investments. (Photo: dpa) Berlin SPD Chairwoman Saskia Esken has…
Traffic light approves almost 5300 new jobs
Olaf Scholz, Robert Habeck and Christian Lindner The traffic light has agreed on a household. (Photo: imago images/photothek) Berlin In recent years, a coalition has rarely been able to finish…
Traffic light approves almost 5300 new jobs
Olaf Scholz, Robert Habeck and Christian Lindner The traffic light has agreed on a household. (Photo: imago images/photothek) Berlin In recent years, a coalition has rarely been able to finish…
Federal budget for 2022 stands – 138.9 billion euros in new debt
Bundestag The Bundestag is due to vote on the new budget draft soon. (Photo: IMAGO/Christian Spicker) Berlin As a result of the corona pandemic and the Ukraine war, the federal…
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…
Lindner is planning additional debts of almost 40 billion euros
Berlin Whether Christian Lindner (FDP) can personally present his figures to the Federal Cabinet is still open. The Federal Minister of Finance was still in quarantine in Washington on Monday…