Use taxpayer money for investments: set priorities instead of taking out new loans.

Use taxpayer money for investments: set priorities instead of taking out new loans.

According to a report by www.faz.net, the traffic light coalition in Germany is facing an important decision by the Federal Constitutional Court. It's about whether the coalition was allowed to move 60 billion euros in loan authorizations from the Corona period to the climate fund. This maneuver is one of the cornerstones of the economic policy of the SPD, the Greens and the FDP.

The Federal Constitutional Court's decision will have a significant impact on the economy. If the Union is successful in its lawsuit, the traffic light coalition's plans for the climate and transformation fund would be jeopardized. This fund is crucial for the distribution of over 200 billion euros in grants over the next four years to support chip factories, climate-friendly steel production and the heat pump offensive. Without the 60 billion euros from the credit authorizations, this calculation would no longer work.

A rejection of the credit-shifting exercise could create significant uncertainty in the economy and jeopardize the financing of important climate-related projects. The traffic light coalition's investment plans could stall, which would have a negative impact on the market and the financial sector.

Overall, it is important that the government pursues clear and sustainable fiscal policies that support the country's long-term goals. An honest debate about priorities and purposes for spending is essential to achieve the best possible results.