German States Push for Economic Reforms to Combat Recession

State leaders call for lower energy costs, reduced flight taxes, and streamlined recognition of foreign qualifications to address economic challenges.

• The Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz urged the federal government to act swiftly to reduce energy prices, including capping net usage fees, to ease economic pressures.
• State leaders proposed lowering or eliminating flight taxes, citing them as a competitive disadvantage for the aviation sector and broader economy.
• A new agreement between states and the federal government aims to simplify the recognition of foreign professional qualifications to address labor shortages.
• The states advocated for the implementation of the NOOTS system, allowing citizens and businesses to share data with government agencies more efficiently and only once.
• Discussions included support for reducing VAT on essential goods and services, such as food and hospitality, to alleviate financial strain on citizens and businesses.

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