Economists warn again before the budget decision: Traffic lights put prosperity at risk. The 2024 federal budget should finally be decided on Friday.
Economists and trade unions are calling for a reform of the debt brake one last time. The Advisory Council for the Assessment of Overall Economic Development presented the reform proposals this week. The alliance calls for a factual exchange of options from the traffic light government and the opposition in order to work on solutions for climate neutrality. The bottom line is that Germany’s competitiveness and good jobs, the achievement of climate protection goals and social cohesion are all being put at risk, says the alliance.