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–Flags of the EU, Ukraine and Germany in front of the Federal Chancellery in Berlin (picture alliance/dpa | Bernd von Jutrczenka)
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New loans of almost 100 billion euros are planned. In order to mitigate the consequences of the Russian war against Ukraine, Lindner has also announced a supplementary budget. In addition, a special fund of 100 billion euros is planned to finance investments by the Bundeswehr.
In view of the high energy prices, financial relief for the citizens should be decided. Among other things, it is about increasing the employee allowance, a higher basic allowance and a higher distance allowance.
According to agency reports, other issues include the reception and care of war refugees, diplomatic efforts to end the war and dependence on Russian gas, oil and coal supplies.
This message was broadcast on Deutschlandfunk on March 16, 2022.
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