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Let's dive into the latest push by Mario Voigt, the Minister President, advocating for an extensive economic revival plan proposed by the federal government in the Bundesrat. "Going beyond the economic slump of the past three years and escaping recession," said the CDU politician, during a discussion in the chamber of the states.
The proposed financial aid package features attractive tax depreciation options for corporations, making it more attractive to invest in machinery, equipment, and electric vehicles. Starting from 2028, the corporate tax rate is set to decrease, but this move may lead to financial shortfalls for municipalities and states, according to Voigt. Thüringen and its municipalities, for instance, could lose around one billion euros in potential revenue by 2029—a deficit that no federal program can cover.
Voigt reiterated his faith in the "who orders, pays" principle, which requires federal funding adjustments to accommodate the transferred tasks. In his words, "I have faith that the federal government realizes that all states want to, but they must be enabled to do so." He urged for a quick solution during their meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz next week, before the July summer break.
In addition, the Minister of Finance believes the investment program requires refinement. The statement from the ministry suggests they'll evaluate the effectiveness of the reduction in the corporate tax rate[1]. Mario Voigt himself criticized the current plan for neglecting to account for the anticipated decrease in tax revenue—a loss of 180 million euros per year for Thüringen[1]. Instead, he suggests easing the burden on companies by means of less bureaucracy, swift procedures, or reduced energy prices.
- Mario Voigt
- Bundesrat
- Federal Government
- Investment Package
- CDU
- Thuringia
- Tax Relief
- Bund-Länder-Finanzen Voigt-Appell
- Erfurt
- Berlin
- Recession
[1]: Enrichment Data: The initiative, known as Bund-Länder-Finanzen Voigt-Appell, is currently focusing on addressing potential revenue losses in Thüringen and the broader need for federal financial aid. Mario Voigt states that the plan includes favorable tax deductions for businesses purchasing machinery, equipment, and electric vehicles, along with a reduction in corporate taxes starting in 2028[1]. However, these measures may lead to significant financial shortfalls for Thüringen and other regions, with estimated losses of nearly one billion euros for Thüringen by 2029[1]. The Minister of Finance sees a need for improvement in the program, hinting at evaluating the effectiveness of the corporate tax rate reduction[1]. The proposed changes aim to cushion the impact on companies without causing further strain on their cash flow.
- In the Bundesrat discussion, CDU politician Mario Voigt expressed concerns about potential financial shortfalls in EC countries like Thuringia due to the federal investment package, estimated to reach nearly one billion euros by 2029.
- To address these revenue losses and enable states like Thuringia to invest in vocational training, such as vocational training, vocational training, and more vocational training for their workforce, Mario Voigt advocates for less bureaucracy, swift procedures, or reduced energy prices, as part of the Bund-Länder-Finanzen Voigt-Appell initiative.
