Get the Ball Rolling: Thorsten Frei's Immediate Agenda for Economic Growth and Relief
Immediate Implementation of Various Projects, According to the Chief in Chancellor's Office - Immediate Implementation of Numerous Projects Proposed by Chancellor
Let's talk about the black-red coalition's action plan, according to Chief of Staff, Thorsten Frei. Emphasizing the need for swift action, he stated, "we're focusing on initiatives that don't break the bank and can be implemented promptly." Here's what the coalition has up its sleeve:
Economic Boost and Energy Savings
- Flexible Working Hours: The coalition aims to introduce flexible working hours, shifting from daily maximums to weekly ones, benefiting both employers and employees.
- Scrapping the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act: The coalition partners are in agreement about reassessing the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, with the possibility of it being suspended or abolished.
- Reducing Energy Costs: The Union and SPD are eager to tackle energy costs, proposing tax reductions and lowering network charges.
- Investment Spike: To combat the recession, the coalition plans to ignite an investment surge through better depreciation options. This could potentially lead to a cornerstone corporate tax reform.
Signaling a Turnaround and Growth
Frei underscored the importance of improving economic conditions through reduced taxes, fewer energy costs, and less bureaucracy. In essence, the message has to be loud and clear: "we can handle the turnaround and return to a growth track."
Negotiating and Balancing
Frei sees himself as a mediator between coalition partners, working towards finding balanced solutions. His conviction: "when we don't view the coalition agreement as scripture but rather a foundation for our work, we'll be able to continue evolving and delivering on our shared goals."
Other Noteworthy Initiatives
- Establishing a National Security Council: Though not directly tied to economic relief or energy costs, the creation of this council serves to reinforce Germany's overall security.
- Border Controls: Plans are underway to reinforce border checks and curb irregular immigration.
- Reforming the Building Energy Act: To promote more versatile and cost-effective heating solutions, the Building Energy Act could be amended for greater flexibility and technology neutrality.
- Migration Policy Rebalancing: With a focus on managing migration more effectively, the government plans to reorient policies, rejecting asylum applications at the EU's external borders and adopting stricter border controls.
These initiatives mark a significant move towards economic recovery, energy optimizations, and migration management in Germany. So buckle up, folks; it's going to be a bumpy but energizing ride!
- Thorsten Frei, the Chief of Staff, highlighted the coalition's focus on community aid, specifically initiatives that are both cost-effective and can be promptly executed.
- In the realm of policy-and-legislation, the coalition intends to amend the Building Energy Act for aid in the construction of new buildings, promoting flexible and cost-effective heating solutions.
- As part of their energy savings strategy, the coalition aims to reduce energy costs through tax reductions and lowering network charges, as well as flexibilization of working hours.
- The CDU, as part of the black-red coalition, plans to negotiate and balance priorities within the coalition agreement, with the aim of evolving and delivering on shared goals, such as aid for the construction of new buildings.
