German Government Reaches Agreement on Record €560.9 Billion Budget
The deal preserves some social benefits and relies on about €210 billion in new borrowing, while a promised electricity tax cut remains unresolved.
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The failure of the electricity tax reduction in the budget negotiations has caused great displeasure in the Union. Andreas Mattfeldt (CDU) calls for more self-confidence towards the SPD in an interview – and wants to put numerous federal expenditures to the test.
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German government reaches agreement on record €560.9 billion budget
Germany’s coalition has hammered out a massive €560.9 billion budget for 2027 after all-night marathon negotiations, sparing some social benefits while leaving a promised electricity tax cut in limbo.
16 hours of consultation, a budget with record expenditures and five billions missing for the electricity tax reduction. The zoff therefore migrates to the coalition committee on Tuesday. And the question remains: is this still packing the coalition?
The coalition agrees in the budget negotiations on changes in housing allowance and child supplement. The planned plastic tax is suspended.
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