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Bureaucracy still costs 146 billion Euros annually
(de-news.net) – According to Oliver Falck, head of the Ifo Center for Industrial Economics and New Technologies in Munich, Germany incurs an annual economic loss of 146 billion Euros due to the absence of necessary bureaucratic reforms. Falck contends that while regulations per se are…
New FDP General Secretary Buschmann Acknowledges Party Errors, Supports Lindner
(de-news.net) – Following the resignation of Bijan Djir-Sarai, former Justice Minister Marco Buschmann will assume the role of FDP General Secretary, as confirmed by a party spokesperson. Designated General Secretary Marco Buschmann admitted to the party’s mistakes regarding an internal strategy paper on dissolving the…
CDU leader Merz advocates for stability
(de-news.net) – The Union parties’ Chancellor candidate, Merz (CDU), has admonished the SPD against disseminating misinformation regarding his candidacy. He assured that under his leadership, there would be no reductions in pensions nor an increase in the retirement age beyond 67. Speaking at a CDU…
Scholz for massive industry investment, slams other parties
(de-news.net) – Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz inaugurated the SPD’s election campaign at the ‘Victory Conference,’ where he criticized both the FDP and the Greens while addressing various political issues. He condemned the Union for its purported lack of modernization and infrastructure expansion plans, labeling proposals…
D-Day plan defended by Lindner (FDP), slammed by Miersch (SPD)
(de-news.net) – FDP leader Christian Lindner defended the handling of the “D-Day strategy paper” concerning the coalition exit, asserting that it was a draft document prepared by staff and subsequently leaked to the public. He emphasized the professionalism of staff in considering various scenarios, noting…
Kukies sees additional financial resources
(de-news.net) – Federal Finance Minister Jörg Kukies (SPD) foresees the availability of additional financial resources despite the interim budget management. He indicated that starting in January, more than the anticipated one-twelfth of the annual budget might be accessible on a monthly basis. Kukies underscored that…
Tenants’ Association for continued rent control
(de-news.net) – The German Tenants’ Association (DMB) has issued a cautionary statement against the non-extension of the rent control mechanism. According to DMB President Siebenkotten, failing to extend this measure would be exceedingly imprudent, particularly given the strained housing market. Without political intervention, the rent…
Constitutional Court confirms the financing of the electricity price cap
(de-news.net) – The Federal Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe has deemed the financing of the electricity price cap lawful. The court in Karlsruhe dismissed the constitutional complaints of 22 renewable energy producers who had challenged the then-valid profit skimming regulations. The 22 companies had argued in…
Habeck for an abolition of the electricity tax
(de-news.net) – At an industrial conference in Berlin, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck (Greens) underscored the critical necessity for immediate measures to alleviate electricity costs for businesses. He proposed reducing grid fees through state subsidies, advocating for the adoption of a supplementary budget…
Union parties: leaders outline plans for a possible government
(de-news.net) – Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) has delineated the prerequisites for a coalition with the SPD following the Bundestag elections. He underscored the imperative for substantial reforms in migration policy and the citizens’ income, castigating the SPD for numerous governmental missteps, particularly in…
SPD assuming unity and cohesion as Pistorius clears path for Scholz
(de-news.net) – SPD Vice Chair Anke Rehlinger has asserted that her party is well-prepared for the upcoming election campaign. The statement follows extensive internal discussions regarding the candidacy for chancellor. Rehlinger expressed confidence in the party’s cohesion, emphasizing that there is a unanimous stance within…
Chancellor Scholz encourages global action in the face of climate change
(de-news.net) – At the close of the G20 summit in Brazil, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized the need for decisive global action to tackle climate change. Speaking before his departure from Rio de Janeiro, the German leader stressed that the world must remain committed to…
