Lindner open to reversing the planned abolition of the agricultural diesel subsidy
The abolition of the agricultural diesel subsidy agreed as part of the coalition government's budget compromise is causing great resentment among those affected. The German Farmers' Association (DBV) has announced a demonstration at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on Monday.
DBV President Joachim Rukwied called on the coalition government on Friday to withdraw the plans. Otherwise, agriculture has no future. Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens) echoed the criticism and warned on Friday that the planned cuts to agricultural subsidies could lead to an unprecedented extinction of farms in Germany. "I share the concern", Özdemir said on ARD television.
Lindner said: "Agriculture and forestry are close to my heart." As a rule, there are family businesses there that take a high entrepreneurial risk. "If it is possible to avoid placing a greater burden on them, then I am happy to support this," emphasized the Finance Minister.
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The FDP's leader, Christian Lindner, has expressed his openness to reconsidering the planned elimination of the agricultural diesel subsidy. This stance comes in response to the significant backlash from farmers and agricultural associations, with DBV President Joachim Rukwied appealing to the coalition government to retract the plans. The proposed removal of the subsidy is causing widespread resentment, leading to calls for demonstrations, such as the one planned at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate by the DBV.
Despite his support for agriculture, Lindner has also emphasized the need for fiscal responsibility. He suggested that if there's an opportunity to alleviate the burden on farmers without significant financial implications, he would be willing to support such a measure. However, the details on how this redemption could be achieved remain unclear.
Germany's Agriculture Minister, Cem Özdemir, has echoed the concerns raised by farmers, warning about the potential extinction of farms due to planned subsidy cuts. This issue has garnered attention from the editorial network Germany, with various articles and reports discussing the impact on the agricultural sector.
In a broader context, the debate over the agricultural diesel subsidy has highlighted the complexities of coalition government budget compromises and the effects they can have on specific industries and communities. The outcome of these discussions will undoubtedly shape the agricultural landscape in Germany viable into the future, and Lindner's position will be closely watched.
Source: www.stern.de
