Thomas Byrne, the representative of the Irish Council Presidency, says that adjustments and savings have been made. #EUBudget #Finanzierung #Herausforderungen (translated)
We have made adjustments and savings that reflect the priorities of the member states. This preserves the goal of meeting the new political priorities of our modern budget while also supporting core areas such as the Common Agricultural Policy and Cohesion Policy. Almost every program in the budget will be increased compared to the current Multiannual Financial Framework, emphasized the representative of the Irish Council Presidency, Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne, at the press conference. #EUBudget #Entwicklungspolitik #Agrarpolitik (translated)
The Irish presidency has presented a new EU budget proposal that foresees cuts in foreign and development policy, while Germany and other net contributor countries reject this and demand further savings. #EUBudget #Entwicklungspolitik #Agrarpolitik (translated)
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz sees no basis for an agreement in the new Irish proposal for the EU budget, as it does not adequately consider the savings demanded by Germany. #EUHaushalt #Irland #Merz (translated)
"We have made adjustments and savings that reflect the priorities of the member states. This preserves the goal of meeting the new political priorities of our modern budget while supporting core areas such as the Common Agricultural Policy and Cohesion Policy." Nearly every program in the budget will be increased compared to the current Multiannual Financial Framework, emphasized the representative of the Irish Council Presidency, Minister of State for European Affairs Thomas Byrne. #EUBudget #Irland #Kohäsionspolitik (translated)
As a medium-sized entrepreneur who has to fight for savings every day, I find it hard to justify additional burdens on our economy, especially in the current situation. When I consider the costs for implementation, control, and additional bureaucracy, I seriously question whether there will be any financial benefit for the federal budget in the end. #Zuckersteuer #Gesundheitspolitik #Koalition (translated)
The Minister of Transport, Steffen Bilger, announced that the driving license could become significantly cheaper through a reform of driving education, with savings of up to 1,000 euros for driving school students, while simultaneously reducing the number of required driving hours and exam questions. #Führerschein #Kostenreduktion #Fahrausbildung (translated)
At Audi, a new job cut is looming as the company wants to negotiate additional savings with the works council after the reduction of 7,500 jobs was already agreed upon in March 2025. #Audi #Stellenabbau #Autoindustrie (translated)
According to Blume, the corporation has become stronger through many measures and savings in the double-digit billion range. #AudiNeckarsulm #Schlechtwetterklausel #Zukunftsängste (translated)
Styria is planning a budget cut for 2027, which, despite savings in social support and culture, will involve a new debt of 594 million euros and thus does not meet the requirements of the stability pact. #Steiermark #Budget2027 #Neuverschuldung (translated)
The Chamber of Labor and the trade union demand an increase in the contribution rate to the insolvency compensation fund in order to close a looming funding gap and secure the rights of employees, while the Chamber of Commerce and other business representatives advocate against this measure and instead suggest cuts in benefits and administration of the fund. #Insolvenzentgeltfonds #Beitragssatzerhöhung #Sozialbetrug (translated)
Cultural Minister Andreas Babler (SPÖ) emphasizes in the preface the "difficult budgetary conditions" and the accompanying necessity to "make savings as well." #Kulturpolitik #Kunstbericht #Fördermittel (translated)
In the arts and culture report 2025, budget expenditures in the cultural sector drop by 1.47 percent to 623.19 million euros, with Culture Minister Andreas Babler emphasizing the difficult financial framework and the necessity of spending cuts. #Kulturpolitik #Kunstbericht #Fördermittel (translated)
Rostock's mayor Eva-Maria Kröger plans to reduce the number of civil servant positions from 155 to only 10 in order to achieve significant savings, while the German Civil Servants' Association has already signaled resistance to this measure. #Rostock #Beamtenstellen #Verwaltungsreform (translated)
Tino Chrupalla compared Lars Klingbeil to the Sheriff of Nottingham instead of Robin Hood and suggested that while Klingbeil had stopped smoking, he apparently had not stopped consuming sugar. Chrupalla stated that there had been no reforms, but rather only savings and, above all, additional burdens for the citizens, who would have to pay more or receive fewer services. He understood reforms to mean that the state would be held accountable and would first save on itself instead of placing a heavier burden on the citizens. #Politik #Reformen #Steuern (translated)
The author of the article claimed that 188,000 euros of taxpayer money had been spent on photos and makeup to make Lars appear more attractive. At the same time, he referred to Lars' statement that everyone would feel the impact of the savings. https://t.co/NaZOGxgZ1f #Steuergelder #Öffentlichkeit #Politik #DE (translated)
The AfD faction in the Bundestag criticized Chancellor Merz's trip to Ukraine shortly after the Day of German Unity. The foreign policy spokesman for the faction, Markus Frohnmaier, stated that Merz wanted to pledge hundreds of millions of euros in taxpayer money there again. At the same time, he accused the federal government of making cuts in healthcare and nursing services domestically while supporting Ukraine with funds. Frohnmaier also referred to his representation of underfunded municipalities, daycare centers, and schools, as well as a dilapidated infrastructure. The AfD faction rejects what it sees as endless funding and armament and demands that taxpayer money be used for German bridges, energy supply, and municipalities. Instead of costly public relations during trips abroad, Frohnmaier stated that there needs to be a foreign policy that prioritizes German interests and diplomatic initiatives to end the war. #Deutschland #Ukraine #Politik (translated)
Deutsche Telekom plans to achieve savings of 2.5 billion euros by 2030 through the increased use of artificial intelligence and automated processes in order to reduce indirect costs while simultaneously opening up new sources of revenue. #Telekom #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Einsparungen (translated)
Stephan Protschka, a member of the Bundestag, criticized that Merz had traveled to Kyiv and brought further aid: around 1 billion euros for military support and 350 million euros for the Ukrainian energy sector. The total of 1.35 billion euros is taxpayer money that, in his opinion, should stay in the country. Protschka contrasted the spending with the rising costs that many people in Germany are struggling with. He pointed to retirees, schools, and animal shelters as areas that also need funding. Additionally, he questioned Merz's justification that the support is "in Germany's interest," asking how much more Germany is supposed to provide for Ukraine and where the responsibility to German taxpayers lies. #Ukraine #Deutschland #Steuerzahler (translated)
The author claimed that 188,000 euros of taxpayer money were spent on photos and makeup to beautify Lars. He contrasted this with Lars' statement that everyone would feel the savings and sarcastically asked if Lars was at least saving on lip gloss. https://t.co/NaZOGxgZ1f #Steuergelder #Öffentlichkeit #Einsparungen #DE (translated)
