The Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, has identified six key policy directions for the country, emphasizing their importance in the context of contemporary challenges and events. News about this was published on the official website of the German government.
- Climate and transformation: In connection with the latest decision of the Federal Constitutional Court, Scholz declared that the law on the additional budget is incompatible with the constitution. This led to the need to review the economic plan and redesign the Climate and Transformation Fund.
- Fighting illegal migration: The chancellor expressed determination to implement measures against illegal migration, including the introduction of payment cards and speeding up asylum procedures. Noting the importance of this step, he emphasized the urgency of reviewing asylum procedures within six months.
- Speeding up planning of infrastructure projects: Chancellor welcomes German pact, which includes 100 individual measures to speed up infrastructure development. Highlighted areas include the use of data, digitization, pharmaceutical research and the hydrogen economy.
- Reduction of electricity tax for companies: In the framework of European legislation, the federal government proposes to reduce the political costs associated with the supply of electricity for manufacturing companies, with the aim of reducing the electricity tax to a minimum.
- Solidarity with Israel and Ukraine: On the foreign policy front, the chancellor emphasized Israel's right to protect and support Ukraine. He assured of long-term support for Ukraine, including conditions for joining the EU, and announced his intention to hold a conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine in Germany next year.
Noting these directions, the chancellor expressed confidence that these measures will contribute to the effective management of the country and the solution of current challenges.
