Financial politician Mathias Middelberg criticizes defense spending diversion

Financial politician Mathias Middelberg criticizes defense spending diversion

The traffic light government's budget crisis is currently raising many questions, especially with regard to the debt brake and planned defense spending. Finance Minister Christian Lindner's proposal to use money intended to pay off Corona debts for defense spending has met with criticism. Mathias Middelberg from the CDU/CSU parliamentary group warns against further evasive maneuvers and emphasizes the need to address structural problems instead of postponing debt repayments.

The preparation of the budget for 2025 is also a cause for concern, as a gap of up to 50 billion euros is feared. Middelberg sees savings potential in the areas of citizens' money, combating the causes of asylum and flight, and in support programs. He emphasizes the importance of consistent budget management and reallocation in the budget to ensure financial stability.

The discussion about tax relief and savings in the social sector is controversial. Middelberg argues that relief for citizens and companies is necessary in economically difficult times in order to stimulate investment and consumption. At the same time, he advocates a targeted reduction in social benefits for those able to work in order to get more people into employment.

The traffic light government faces the challenge of ensuring a solid budget for 2025 while at the same time meeting the two percent defense target. The discussion about a possible suspension of the debt brake and a revision of it for investments illustrates the tense situation. The future of the government may depend on its decisions on budget issues.