Germany Has ‘Very Expansionary Fiscal Policy’: Finance Minister Scholz

Germany Has ‘Very Expansionary Fiscal Policy’: Finance Minister Scholz

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The transcript covers discussions on potential US-EU trade agreements, the role and reform of the WTO, Germany's stance on ECB policies, and its fiscal strategies. It also highlights Germany's climate initiatives, including CO2 pricing and renewable energy goals.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is necessary for reaching international trade agreements according to the first section?

Increased tariffs

Reducing communication

Isolationist policies

Effort and collaboration from all parties

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the WTO in global trade, as discussed in the second section?

To focus solely on European trade

To facilitate global trade growth

To eliminate all trade barriers

To impose trade restrictions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Germany's position on the European Central Bank?

Germany is indifferent to the ECB

Germany supports an independent ECB

Germany opposes the ECB

Germany wants to control the ECB

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Germany plan to use its budget surplus?

By reducing public services

By increasing corporate taxes

By increasing public investment

By cutting social spending

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key component of Germany's climate package?

Implementing CO2 pricing

Eliminating all environmental regulations

Increasing coal usage

Reducing renewable energy sources

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By what year does Germany aim to achieve 65% renewable energy usage?

2025

2030

2050

2040

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Germany's approach to coal usage as part of its climate initiatives?

Increase coal usage

Gradually phase out coal usage

Maintain current coal usage

Eliminate coal usage immediately