Tag: Economy
Lindner (FDP) presents immediate economic program, receives criticism
(de-news.net) – Federal Finance Minister Lindner (FDP) has come under criticism for his proposals for a reorientation of economic policy. Instead of throwing papers onto the market, decisions that have been made must be implemented, said pension expert Machalet (SPD) after the FDP chairman had…
Meetings with industry and small to medium-sized businesses
(de-news.net) – Chancellor Scholz (SPD) is planning to continue meetings with industry associations and unions. The first industry summit this week is “the start of a process in which the Federal Government will discuss with the participants in the coming weeks ways of providing further…
A ‘Germany Fund’ to strengthen the economy and reduce bureaucracy
(de-news.net) – At the Employers’ Day, Chancellor Scholz has called for a joint effort to stimulate the economy in Germany. Despite the recession, Germany is a strong country, and the situation can be improved by reducing bureaucracy and improving the conditions for the financial sector….
Discussion about relief for citizens and the industry
(de-news.net) – The Federal Government is arguing about plans for tax relief. FDP chairman Lindner accused the Greens of blocking plans and not supporting the mitigation of the bracket creep. The Greens, for their part, complained that Lindner did not support the increase in the…
A new law to reduce bureaucracy
(de-news.net) – A measure aimed at cutting bureaucracy was enacted by the German Bundestag. The SPD, Greens, FDP, and Union were in favor of the bill. Its yearly savings target is around 944 million Euros for the administration and economy. Tax assessments no longer need…
Discussions about the minimum wage
(de-news.net) – Federal Labor Minister Hubertus Heil (SPD) has once again stressed that the minimum wage must rise significantly in 2026. A week ago, Heil said that it was important not only to have good jobs in Germany, but also to ensure that people can…
Deutschlandticket will cost more
(de-news.net) – From January 1, 2025, the Deutschlandticket for local public transport will cost 58 Euros per month. The transport ministers of the Federal States have agreed on this solution to ensure the financing of the model. The ticket, which has been available since May…
Citizen’s income reforms meet different positions
(de-news.net) – Politicians, business and welfare associations have spoken out in the discussion about reforms to citizen’s income. Saxony’s Prime Minister Kretschmer (CDU) went to criticize the latest tightening proposals by the traffic light coalition as “cosmetic.” He demanded that those who intend to receive…
Debate about construction and housing after cabinet decision on rent controls
(de-news.net) – While the CDU is critical of the situation around housing construction, Federal Construction Minister Geywitz (SPD) is optimistic, especially with regard to the rent cap. The CDU-CSU parliamentary group vice-president in the German Bundestag, Lange, sees the developments as to new buildings as…
Liberals Wissing and Baum against coalition breakup
(de-news.net) – Federal Transport Minister Wissing and the former Federal Interior Minister Baum (both FDP) have warned their party not to end the traffic light coalition. Wissing pointed out that he was asking himself what would be better about a different coalition. A CDU Chancellor…
Federal Council votes for Growth Opportunities Act
(de-news.net) – The Federal Council confirmed the Growth Opportunities Act on Friday after there had already been a majority in the Bundestag. There had until recently been resistance from the CDU-CSU after an initial rejection in the Federal Council last year. The project includes stimuli…
Özdemir speaks out against parts of the EU agricultural reform
(de-news.net) – Federal Agriculture Minister Özdemir has criticized the weakening of environmental regulations for farmers as being too far-reaching. Relief and reductions in bureaucracy should not neglect environmental protection, said the Green politician. He spoke out in favor of adjusting the plans. According to the…
