In ongoing discussions surrounding budgetary savings within the federal government, Thorsten Rudolph, budgetary spokesperson for the SPD parliamentary group, has emphasized the necessity of reductions across all departments and a fair distribution of the resulting burdens.
Rudolph stated that ministers bear the responsibility to formulate specific savings proposals within their respective ministries. He cautioned against publicly requesting savings lists from the Finance Minister while simultaneously advocating for substantial additional expenditure during internal budget negotiations.
According to Rudolph, the SPD parliamentary group prioritizes a combination of fiscal consolidation and equitable distribution of burdens. The stated aim is to provide relief to the broad middle class, with Rudolph asserting that those with the greatest financial means should assume a greater share of responsibility.
