“We can be proud of how Germany has so far emerged from the economic pandemic,” Merkel said, praising the draft budget for 2021.
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“The federal budget for 2021 helps lay a solid foundation for the future of our country,” she added. Germany’s budget for next year envisages a deficit of 96.2 billion euros (2.6 trillion crowns).
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She called the current investments, which would increase Germany’s debt, necessary to cope. According to the Chancellor, the whole world is facing an unprecedented economic downturn. “We have done everything we can to deal with the crisis,” she said.
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“Now is the right decision, then we must return quickly to balanced budgets. It is a necessary step, “said Merkel. “We cannot compensate with state aid,” the chancellor said, continuing: “But we will always think about how we can build longer-term bridges for the future.”
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“Germany has gone through a pandemic so far. However, a difficult phase awaits us. The more difficult months of the year are now coming, “she warned.
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“All the rules are useless if people don’t follow them. We must take the deteriorating situation seriously. We have to be aware of the danger, “Merkel appealed. She reminded that people’s caution decreases in proportion to how people desire closeness and merriment.
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“We all want life as we used to. But at the moment, we risk losing everything we have achieved in the last few months, “the chancellor warned, adding:” I want to do everything in my power to prevent a nationwide shutdown. “
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