Laschet Advocates Reform of State Debt Brake

Armin Laschet supports modifying the stricter state-level debt restrictions despite opposition from current CDU leader Friedrich Merz.

Armin Laschet, former CDU leader, argues that state demands for debt brake reform are justified due to stricter rules compared to the federal level.
Laschet emphasizes that states struggle with limited funds as most budgets are tied up in personnel costs like police and teachers.
He believes that reforming the debt brake could enhance states' ability to invest and manage their finances more effectively.
Current CDU leader Friedrich Merz opposes any changes to the debt brake, maintaining that the existing rules should remain intact.
The debt brake, established in 2009, restricts both federal and state governments from financing budgets through new debt, with certain exceptions for emergencies.