Scholz backs Lindner's statement on saving measures.
In recent discussions about the 2025 budget, Finance Minister Christian Lindner and his fellow cabinetmembers have been arguing fiercely for weeks. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has now thrown his support behind Lindner, urging all ministers to take accountability. Scholz also spoke about his own aspirations in an interview with Stern magazine, taking a jab at his competitor Merz.
Amidst the budget disagreements, Chancellor Scholz expressed support for Lindner by delivering a statement on austerity measures and encouraging ministers to abide by their duties. "The Finance Minister has established financial boundaries for the departments - this was agreed upon with me," Scholz stated in the interview. By early July, dreams and reality must be aligned. "I believe in everyone's responsibility and that we'll get through this together," he added.
In a forthright manner, Scholz further commented on the financial constraints for the federal budget. "The budgetary framework is clear, dictated by tax revenues and the constitution." He ruled out any alterations to the national debt limit. "We shouldn't make life too convenient for ourselves. It's time to put in the hard work."
Scholz's Personal Goals
Lindner has frequently criticized the extravagant spending demands of various ministries in recent budget negotiations, naming specific departments and providing general critiques. The FDP politician recently said: "There are certain departments that have submitted excessive wish lists, all rolled into one - think Christmas, Easter and birthdays combined. This kind of extravagance is unacceptable."
Ultimately, Scholz stated his faith that the coalition would persist through the summer, budget conflict and all, and clarified his intentions to continue serving as Chancellor following the upcoming general election. "I want to remain Chancellor post-2025 fall," he said. In response to a question regarding the credibility of a wealthy individual with a private jet assuming the role of Chancellor, Scholz answered: "Extremely improbable."
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In the ongoing discussions about the 2025 budget, Friedrich Merz critiqued Scholz's budget policy, emphasizing the need for fiscal discipline. Despite Merz's critique, Christian Lindner and the Traffic light coalition have maintained their commitment to austerity measures, with Scholz encouraging all ministers to uphold their responsibilities.
In the midst of budget debates, Scholz emphasized the importance of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Merz's political rivalry during his interview with Stern magazine, highlighting the clear budgetary framework and repercussions of overspending.
Source: www.ntv.de
