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Traffic light postpones decision on pension package

The coalition had actually already agreed on the core of the pension package. Internal conflicts are delaying approval in the cabinet. That has to do with the budget – and an FDP party conference. The traffic light coalition is postponing the decision on its planned pension package. As the German Press Agency learned from government […]

Vice Chancellor wants tax relief for the economy

Vice Chancellor Habeck spoke out in favor of a relief program for the economy – shortly after the FDP party conference. Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck has spoken out in favor of a “short-term” and “massive” tax relief program for the economy. In order to finance this, the Green politician called for a reform of […]

FDP party conference: Finally the economy again

The FDP is doing poorly in the surveys. But this hardly bothers the party conference in Berlin: the mood is good and party leader Lindner makes a celebrated appearance. This is mainly due to one topic. Sarah Zickler rummages in her bag. “Here,” she says, pulling out a turquoise piece of fabric, “I had it […]

FDP begins federal party conference – call for “economic turnaround”

The weakening FDP wants to sharpen its profile at a party conference. Is she heading towards an end to the traffic light coalition? The coalition partners warn not to overdo it. The FDP started its federal party conference with a call for a “real economic turnaround” and a policy aimed at economic recovery. At the […]

SPD warns FDP before party conference: No doubt about coalition

The weakening FDP wants to sharpen its profile at a party conference. Is she heading towards an end to the traffic light coalition? The coalition partners warn not to overdo it. Before the FDP party conference, SPD leader Saskia Esken invoked the commonalities of the coalition project and warned the Free Democrats against fostering doubts […]