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FDP wants climate policy by way of modern technologies
(GermanPolicy.com) – Instead of bans, the FDP wants to stop climate change by means of modern technologies. Bureaucracy threatens freedom in Germany, FDP chairman Christian Lindner said. That is why the FDP wants an “uncomplicated state” in which the hurdles of “bureaucratism” are lowered. At…
The Greens want the state to vouch for rental purchases
(GermanPolicy.com) – As guarantor and intermediate buyer, the state should enable rental purchases, according to the leader of the Greens in the Bundestag, Katrin Göring-Eckart. As a result, tenants could purchase apartments, piece by piece, by paying rent. “Living in your own four walls shouldn’t…
Scholz wants a pension guarantee
(GermanPolicy.com) – A minimum wage of 12 Euros and the redemption of the promise of a pension guarantee are, according to SPD chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz, conditions of an SPD-led coalition. Scholz wishes that the retirement age will not rise. “The top tax rate, which…
FDP against European tax proposal of the SPD candidate for Chancellor
(GermanPolicy.com) – FDP federal chairman Christian Lindner has criticized SPD candidate for chancellor Olaf Scholz for the proposal of taxes at EU level. “One shouldn’t introduce taxes at European level because people at the ballot box couldn’t defend themselves against financial overload,” said Lindner, according…
FDP for investments without tax increases
(GermanPolicy.com) – FDP chairman Christian Lindner has called for the coming Federal Government to rule out tax increases and a relaxation of the debt brake. The FDP wants to make investments possible if it participates in the government after the elections. “These are our guard…
40 percent undecided voters
(GermanPolicy.com) – According to the Allensbach Institute, the proportion of undecided who want to vote at the Federal Election is 40 percent. Only 60 percent of those who want to vote in the election know whom they want to vote for. 87 percent of those…
Immediate political program in case of Armin Laschet’s victory
(GermanPolicy.com) – The CDU board of directors has decided on an immediate program that is to be implemented if the Union parties win the general election. Chancellor candidate Armin Laschet (CDU) agreed to relieve small and medium incomes by increasing the lump sum. Instead of…
Altmaier wants to abolish the EEG surcharge to achieve cheaper electricity
(GermanPolicy.com) – Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier (CDU) would like to significantly reduce the EEG surcharge by up to a third by January 1, 2022 and completely abolish it in the coming three years. The levy according to the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG)…
Scholz against reforming the debt brake
(GermanPolicy.com) – Olaf Scholz, the SPD’s candidate for Chancellor, sees a coalition with the Greens and the FDP as a possibility. According to media reports, Scholz said that the constitutionally stipulated brake on debt did not need to be reformed. The FDP urges that the…
Greens want to compensate for climate neutrality in a socially acceptable way
(GermanPolicy.com) – At an extraordinary party congress, the Green party executive wants to pass a key motion that includes socially acceptable climate neutrality. The so-called “social pact” is intended to cushion social hardship and create new jobs. For example, employees are to be given a…
Laschet, Merz: Red-Red-Green would be “poison for economic recovery”
(GermanPolicy.com) – The candidate for Chancellor of the Union parties, Armin Laschet, and CDU financial expert Friedrich Merz have warned that the election of a red-red-green government due to tax increases would be “poison for economic recovery.” An 8-point paper reads that a tax increase…
Laschet leading his election campaign with “future team”
(GermanPolicy.com) – The candidate for Chancellor of the Union parties, Armin Laschet, has presented an eight-person future team who will work with him to present the political content in the days leading up to the general election. Four women and four men belong to the…
