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Lindner (German Ministry of Finance): Time to start reducing public debt in the EU again

Germany wants to respect commonly agreed fiscal rules at European Union level, as it helps control inflation, the country’s new finance minister and leader of the ruling Free Democratic Party (FDP), Christian Lindner, told a news conference on Monday. of 19 Min. Eurozone Finance (Eurogroup).

The “real debate” on the new – after the pandemic – fiscal rules is expected to begin in June, Linder added.

Speaking to reporters, Lindner, according to Reuters, said the EU Stability and Growth Pact had demonstrated its flexibility during the pandemic crisis.

“But now is the time to rebuild constructive airbags, we need sustainability not only in the private sector, but also in the public sector,” said the German finance minister.

“That is why I am unequivocally in favor of reducing the debt of the Member States,” he concluded.

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Source From: Capital

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