Bavaria supports the economy in the crisis with billions. But there the money arrives too slowly, complains CSU finance minister Füracker. His criticism is an attack on the coalition partner.
- The Corona crisis is causing a dispute in the coalition between the CSU and free voters
- FW chief Hubert Aiwanger reluctantly supports Prime Minister Markus Söder's (CSU) cautious Corona course
- Now there are allegations by Finance Minister Albert Füracker (CSU) in the direction of Aiwanger
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Munich - Albert Füracker (CSU) is asking the state parliament for ten billion euros - again. It was only four weeks ago that the parliament decided to borrow the same amount. Now the finance minister is back in front of the deputies. "I've had more fun," says Füracker. And it doesn't get better anytime soon. Unlike in March, the opposition does not support the second tranche. The government factions alone have to take care of the majority. With an additional total of 20 billion euros, the CSU and free voters want to cushion the crisis if necessary . At least here they still agree.
Because in the black-orange coalition it grinds tremendously. Basically because Free Voters' CEO Hubert Aiwanger reluctantly supports Prime Minister Markus Söder's (CSU) cautious Corona course . And now also very specifically because Finance Minister Füracker accuses Economics Minister Aiwanger in the “Passauer Neue Presse” that his house is working too slowly .
So far, the Ministry of Economic Affairs has donated five billion euros to help companies quickly. But Füracker says he hears ever louder complaints from business that the money doesn't get there. His house had made the funds available, now they also had to be paid out. "I hope that the minister responsible for the economy takes the complaints seriously. You have to do what you have promised - that is part of a responsible policy, ”says Füracker Aiwanger.
The finance minister also makes it clear that this unusually harsh criticism among cabinet colleagues does not come from nowhere: "To cope with the crisis, you have to work together, you don't have to bring out a half-baked proposal every day ." the implementation of a stripped down variant of the Oktoberfest.
Too slow? Ministry of Economy fights accusations
The Ministry of Economy is defending itself against the allegations . "The aim is to pay out quickly, but also to handle taxpayers' money carefully," a spokesman said when asked by our newspaper. Every application is checked for plausibility. "The processing time also depends on the care of the applicant ." According to the district governments, a two-digit percentage of the applications is incorrect . These would then have to be improved with the support of the employees. "This delays the entire approval process."
The result: According to the ministry, the district governments and the state capital of Munich had paid out almost one billion euros by Friday . So far, around 300,000 applications for emergency aid can be expected across Bavaria. To date, more than 150,000 applications have been approved , and around 20,000 applications have been rejected or withdrawn. "The 1400 employees of the district governments process all applications with commitment - even on weekends," emphasizes the ministry.
Corona help in Bavaria: "The processing points are required"
Bertram Brossardt is happy that the economy is being helped. "At one point or another, the system is not yet running smoothly, but overall the Free State has achieved a quick and real masterpiece," says the head of the Bavarian Business Association to our newspaper. However, he also reports "noticeable delays" in addition to "lots of positive feedback" about the payment. Tests are necessary . "Nevertheless, the processing stations are of course required to increase speed," says Brossardt.
And also in the Landtag, the last question was how Aiwanger handles the amount of money that his ministry is allowed to distribute. In the Budget Committee, there was a desire across political groups for the minister to answer the questions personally , participants report. Aiwanger is now loading. The Ministry and the committee office are already looking for an appointment.
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