"Budget: 'Sometimes You Have to Say No!' FDP Insists on Abolishing Soli Despite Billions in Deficit
"Budget 2025: 'Sometimes You Have to Say No!' FDP Insists on Abolishing Soli Despite Billions in Deficit
Otto Fricke, budget spokesperson for the FDP parliamentary group, discusses the current budget situation and the 12 billion euro financing gap in an interview with WELT. He explains the FDP’s stance on the global spending cuts and emphasizes the need for expenditure reductions. Fricke also addresses the government's investment challenges and explains why the abolition of the solidarity surcharge remains a core priority for the FDP. Despite the financial difficulties, Fricke stresses that the budget must remain stable, and ongoing legal challenges should not hinder political progress.
