In the dispute over the German debt brake, Finance Minister Christian Lindner likes to refer to the strict EU fiscal rules. But he is making it too easy for himself, writes Marina Guldimann from Fiscal Future in today's Opinion. Germany's problem is an anti-growth austerity policy.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The debt rules are forcing savings, while the need for investment is increasing. At the same time, the Next Generation EU investment program is coming to an end. A discussion about a successor program will be unavoidable – but the political hurdles are high.
By Table.Briefings
The German government's budget decision widens the financing gap on the path to climate goals. For a successful energy transition, policy instruments need to be sharpened, new revenue sources explored and the debt brake reformed to ensure long-term investments.
By Redaktion Table
