The Minister of Transport is pleased about Germany's increased spending on transport, which will primarily benefit its railway transport. The Green Party criticizes that the special fund only partially replaces funds from the regular budget.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Defense Minister Pistorius plans to allocate a significant amount of money to address the Bundeswehr's personnel issues and close gaps in its air defense. The Left Party has announced its opposition.
By Gabriel Bub
China's local governments are cash-strapped. Nevertheless, citizens refuse to pay for parking spots or wastewater disposal.
By Marcel Grzanna
At the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, the new German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil emphasized the growth-promoting elements of the government's program. On the question of whether Germany will break the EU debt rules, he is playing for time.
By Table.Briefings
Barely in office, the new Belgian federal government is already plunged into crisis again. Belgium is heavily in debt and is being urged by the EU Commission to follow a strict austerity course. At the same time, however, the EU is now demanding higher spending on armaments.
By Eric Bonse
For the first time in the history of the European Parliament, the resolution on the discharge of the 2023 budget failed in committee. The resolution will now also not be presented to the plenary. This means that the EU institutions will not receive the demands and instructions to remedy the situation that the political groups had previously agreed on.
By Markus Grabitz
Consumer demand in China has fallen in recent years. A "special action plan" is now intended to remedy the situation. The document focuses on domestic consumption and childcare.
By Manuel Liu
In the French parliament, the Left Alliance and the Rassemblement National have tabled motions of censure against Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government. This could mean the end of his government.
By Claire Stam
Piotr Serafin was confirmed as Commissioner by the European Parliament's Committee on Budgets and Budgetary Control. He wants a more powerful MFF, whose funds are also linked to reforms in member states.
By Table.Briefings
According to a media report, the Commission is considering a fundamental restructuring of the EU budget. Experts and industry representatives see this as an opportunity to reduce bureaucracy and increase flexibility – but also as a clear risk.
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