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The German "defensive shield" against high energy prices triggers calls in other EU states for new EU debt. Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Rutte reject the calls. They are relying on other instruments to reduce high gas prices.
By Redaktion Table
At the EU finance ministers' meeting, five states announce that they will follow through with the internationally agreed minimum tax on their own if necessary. This way, they want to circumvent Viktor Orbán's blockade at the EU level. The German Ministry of Finance is already working on a concrete implementation plan.
By Falk Steiner
Since 2020, European finance ministers have unsuccessfully tried to agree on a future EU fiscal policy. The Czech presidency now wants to push the discussion forward, and the IMF is also pushing for a quick solution. This weekend, the ministers will meet informally in Prague.
By Redaktion Table