Germany's economy in crisis - how the trend reversal can succeed. Finance Minister Lindner proposes abolishing the solidarity surcharge.
Economist Fuest calls for special debts for public investments in infrastructure, digitalization and decarbonization. He receives support from the Union. “The finance minister is right: growth cannot be subsidized,” wrote parliamentary group vice-president Jens Spahn on the short message service X. The Taxpayers' Association also welcomes the Finance Minister's proposal to abolish solidarity.