The Commission accuses the German government of wanting to soften the new debt rules. In a rare display of unity, the traffic lights coalition is arguing that the austerity requirements from Brussels are unnecessarily strict.
By Till Hoppe
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
Prime Minister Michel Barnier wants to cut public spending and introduce a special tax for large companies and wealthy households. The Commission will formulate its recommendations as part of the excessive deficit procedure in November.
By Claire Stam
The French national debt has grown more than expected. Finance Minister Le Maire is therefore calling for significant austerity measures. All expenditures that do not produce the expected results must be abandoned.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Council and Parliament have agreed on a provision that gives states more leeway within the framework of cohesion programs. However, the three percent deficit limit and administrative hurdles significantly restrict the additional flexibility.
By Table.Briefings
In a final, 16-hour trilogue negotiation, the Belgian Council Presidency and the negotiators from the EU Parliament reached an agreement on the reform of EU debt rules. Although the outcome largely aligns with the Council's position, it is intended to create minor additional leeways for investments.
By Table.Briefings
As the trilogue negotiations on the reform of European fiscal rules continue, the Belgian Council presidency staunchly defends the position of the EU Council. Irene Tinagli, Chair of the Economic Affairs Committee of the EU Parliament, now threatens to delay the negotiations, which could push the reform into the next legislative term.
By Table.Briefings
The EU finance ministers have agreed on a reform of the European debt rules. This was made possible by a step-by-step agreement between Germany and France.
By Max Mustermann
