Tag: Finance
Police Union proposes a special fund for internal security
(de-news.net) – Jochen Kopelke, the Chair of the Police Union (GdP), has emphasized the necessity for greater support for law enforcement during the ongoing coalition…
Business associations demand relief
(de-news.net) – More than 65 business associations have called on the party leadership of CDU, CSU, and SPD to revise the economic policy agreements reached…
Solidarity surcharge: abolition, continuation, or reform?
(de-news.net) – Reiner Haseloff (CDU), Saxony-Anhalt’s Minister-President, advocates for the continuation of the solidarity surcharge, emphasizing its necessity in financing the welfare state. He argues…
Bundesrat approves constitutional amendments
(de-news.net) – The Bundesrat has ratified constitutional amendments addressing debt limitations and the establishment of a dedicated infrastructure fund. These amendments, integral to a debt…
Potential savings in Germany thanks to energy transition
(de-news.net) – The Federal Association of German Industry (BDI) underscores significant cost-saving opportunities arising from Germany’s transition to sustainable energy systems. A comprehensive analysis commissioned…
Merz emphasizes the need for new priorities in government spending
(de-news.net) – CDU leader Friedrich Merz questions the timeline for coalition negotiations with the SPD, suggesting that extended discussions might be necessary as Merz indicated…
Bundestag approves the financial package
(de-news.net) – The Bundestag has approved the financial package proposed by the CDU/CSU and SPD, with 512 votes in favor and 206 against, achieving the…
Towards a two-thirds majority for the financial package, party leaders
(de-news.net) Prior to the Bundestag’s vote on the financial package, efforts are being made by the Union parties as well as the SPD in the…