Budget Committee Postpones Meeting Until Next Week
Berlin | November 7, 2024
The German Bundestag’s Budget Committee has adjourned its meeting until next week, citing the need for more time to consider the government’s proposed budget for 2025.
The committee had been scheduled to vote on the budget today, but members said they needed more time to review the details and discuss potential amendments. The committee’s chair, Helge Braun (CDU), said that the additional time would allow members to “fully understand the implications of the budget and make informed decisions.”
The proposed budget, which amounts to €600 billion, has been the subject of intense debate in recent weeks. The opposition has criticized the government for allegedly increasing spending too rapidly, while some members of the ruling coalition have called for even higher spending to address social and economic challenges.
The committee’s decision to postpone the vote is a setback for the government, which had hoped to have the budget approved before the end of the year. However, it is unclear if the additional time will be enough to reach a consensus on the budget.
The next meeting of the Budget Committee is scheduled for November 14th. If the committee is unable to reach an agreement by then, the budget will be referred to the full Bundestag for a vote.
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