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<p>In this article, after a brief sketch of the fiscal strategy of the German Government and the current budgetary situation, it is first argued that the current budget dispute could have been avoided because the coalition essentially created the dispute through two fiscal (mid)decisions last year. Secondly, a few potential pragmatic solutions are pointed out.</p>
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In this article, after a brief sketch of the fiscal strategy of the German Government and the current budgetary situation, it is first argued that the current budget dispute could have been avoided because the coalition essentially created the dispute through two fiscal (mid)decisions last year. Secondly, a few potential pragmatic solutions are pointed out.

The Ruling German Government Coalition Must Return to Fiscal Pragmatism!

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Die Ampel muss zum finanzpolitischen Pragmatismus zurückfinden!

In this article, after a brief sketch of the fiscal strategy of the German Government and the current budgetary situation, it is first argued that the current...

The Ruling German Government Coalition Must Return to Fiscal Pragmatism!

Published Online: Jun 14, 2023

Page range: 305 - 308

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/wd-2023-0095

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