A Speedy Course for Change: The Black-Red Coalition's Agenda, According to Chief of Staff Thorsten Frei
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Hey there! Let's talk about the black-red coalition's plans to boost the economy and provide relief to citizens and businesses, as outlined by Chief of Staff Thorsten Frei in a video interview with the German Press Agency.
It's all about swift action, says Frei. The coalition is focusing on initiatives that don't require a penny spent and can be implemented right away. Here are a few examples:
- Flexible Working Hours: Frei mentions the possibility of moving away from daily maximum working hours, with a shift towards a weekly maximum, to provide more flexibility for workers.
- Supply Chain Law: He brings up the suspension or abolition of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act as another potential source of quick progress.
- Energy Costs: Frei and the Union-SPD alliance plan to address energy costs swiftly, with proposed measures such as reducing electricity taxes and network charges.
To get out of the current economic downturn, they aim to ignite an investment turbo by offering better depreciation options. This, in turn, should lead to a corporate tax reform.
Frei stresses the need to send a strong signal to the economy and the people, indicating that the coalition can manage the economic turnaround and get back on a growth path.
When it comes to financing, Frei defends the use of a fiscal reserve for many initiatives in the coalition agreement. He suggests that saving more or generating economic growth are the best ways to expand the financial scope.
Frei cautions against viewing governing as a zero-sum game. Instead, he emphasizes the importance of ensuring that everyone feels they're getting a fair share, not at the expense of the country's well-being. He's confident they can find a balance that benefits everyone.
So, there you have it! Keep an eye on these initiatives from the black-red coalition as they look to boost the economy and provide relief to citizens and businesses. Wish them luck on their mission to send a positive signal to the country's economic future!
- The black-red coalition aims to provide aid for the flexibilization of working hours, which is a quick initiative proposed by Chief of Staff Thorsten Frei, as part of their economic recovery plan.
- The coalition also plans to offer aid for the restructuring of the steel industry, as suggested by Frei, through the potential suspension or abolition of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.
- In an effort to address high energy costs, the union-SPD alliance is considering providing aid for restructuring by reducing electricity taxes and network charges, as proposed by Frei.
- The black-red coalition is looking to ignite an investment turbo by offering better depreciation options, which is a part of their corporate tax reform policy-and-legislation, as outlined by Frei.
