Speeding Up Growth: Chief of Staff's Immediate Actions for Economic Revival
Immediate Implementation of Multiple Projects, Affirms Chancellor's Chief of Staff - Immediate Implementation of Various Projects Proposed by Chancellor
Even though Chief of Staff Thorsten Frei didn't delve deep into specifics, the black-red coalition, led by the CDU/CSU and SPD, is gearing up to swiftly set the course for boosting the economy by easing burdens on citizens and businesses. According to Frei, the focus is on quick, visible progress, with initiatives like:
- Flexible Work Hours – Shifting from a daily maximum working time to a weekly one can lead to improved productivity while accommodating individual needs.
- Suspending or Abolishing the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act – This act could be temporarily halted or totally dismissed to foster further economic cooperation without bureaucratic hurdles.
- Energy Cost Reduction – By reducing electricity tax and network charges, the coalition aims to help citizens and businesses lower their energy bills.
- Igniting an Investment Turbo – Introducing better depreciation options can incentivize businesses to invest, which may lead to a fundamental corporate tax reform in the future.
- Improving the Business Environment – Enhanced framework conditions related to taxes and energy can create a more conducive atmosphere for economic growth.
To ensure that all coalition partners benefit from these initiatives, Frei emphasized the importance of balancing areas of leverage and adjusting compromises responsibly without undermining the overall welfare of the state. Frei serves as a mediator, fostering mutual understanding and avoiding overburdening the coalition partners during policy negotiations.
The black-red coalition, under the leadership of CDU/CSU and SPD, is planning to expedite economic growth by implementing immediate actions. These include introducing flexible work hours, considering the suspension or abolition of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, reducing energy costs, and stimulating investment through better depreciation options. These initiatives aim to create a more investment-friendly business environment. The Chief of Staff, Thorsten Frei, is committed to ensuring that all coalition partners benefit from these measures, emphasizing the need for balance and responsible adjustments to avoid overburdening the coalition partners during policy negotiations. In the realm of policy-and-legislation, Frei serves as a mediator, promoting understanding and streamlining the politics of general-news surrounding community aid, aid for the restructuring of the steel industry, and other related economic matters.
