The Bundestag returns from summer recess, as the Federal Minister of Finance introduces the 2025 budget law. The draft budget proposes a global reduction in expenditure of 12 billion euros, which has faced criticism from the opposition leader, CDU chairwoman, and the Greens' budget policy spokesman.
They are demanding reforms to the debt brake and investments in climate protection, infrastructure, and internal and external security. The parliament, as the budget legislator, has announced constructive cooperation between the coalition partners and the Greens.
Deliberations in party committees and parliamentary groups will take place, along with debates on the budgets of the departments. The final adoption of the budget is expected in November.
The Haushaltswoche promises to be interesting, as the parliament will make relevant improvements to the cabinet's draft. The Greens are calling for significant changes to the government's budget proposal, including negotiations on reforming the debt brake.
The budget plan includes spending of over 488 billion euros, with 51.3 billion euros in new debt. The Green budget policy spokesman emphasizes the need for investments in climate protection, infrastructure, and internal and external security, and urges CDU leader Friedrich Merz to engage in discussions on reforming the debt brake.
