Dröge rejects FDP criticism of the 2024 budget - and warns of budget failure
Following the agreement reached by the coalition leaders, the FDP had announced its opposition to the planned abolition of the agricultural diesel subsidy and vehicle tax exemption. Dröge pointed out that the leaders of the parliamentary groups had also seen these proposals and had assumed joint responsibility in the coalition committee. "It does not inspire confidence if you act as if you had nothing to do with your own decisions."
Dröge emphasized: "If you want a new solution, you have to work together to find an alternative that works." What was on the table was the agreement that was possible. "We parliamentary group leaders have a responsibility to ensure that an agreement is also reached in the Bundestag at the end," said the Green politician.
On Wednesday, the federal cabinet introduced strict austerity measures for the 2024 budget. They are intended to help close the billion-euro hole in the budget for the coming year, which was caused by a budget ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court.
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- Katharina Dröge, the Green politician leading the FDP in the Traffic light coalition, rejected their criticism of the 2024 budget proposals.
- Dröge defended her party's stance, stating that the leaders of the parliamentary groups had collectively assumed responsibility for the coalition committee's decisions.
- The FDP had criticized the proposed elimination of the agricultural diesel subsidy and vehicle tax exemption, but Dröge argued that it was part of the agreement.
- The coalition leaders had reached an agreement regarding these matters, and Dröge urged the FDP to work together to find alternative solutions.
- Christian Lindner, the FDP party leader, expressed criticism before the dull agreement was reached, but Dröge warned against failure in the Household budget.
- Dröge indicated that budget failure could result from the FDP's refusal to cooperate and find a compromise in the 2024 budget.
- In Bavaria, the FDP faces criticism for their stance on the budget, potentially jeopardizing the stability of the Traffic light coalition.
- The success of the coalition hinges on the FDP's ability to collaborate and find solutions, as indicated by Dröge in her response to the party's criticism.
- Dröge's warning on the potential budget failure serves as a reminder that the FDP's role in the coalition is crucial for achieving a successful 2024 budget.
Source: www.stern.de
