German government pays attention to ‘crypto’ and ‘blockchain’ in coalition agreement
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As Germany braces for a new era beyond the leadership of Angela Merkel, the largest European economy has put together a coalition agreement which will alert the attention of crypto-enthusiasts.
For the first time ever, Germany’s coalition agreement mentioned both cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology among the pillars that will enable its economy to progress over the next four years.
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The three parties - namely the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), the Alliance 90/The Greens and the Free Democratic Party (FPD)
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The coalition government, which is referred to as the ‘traffic light’, is made up of the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD), the Green Party and the Free Democrats (FDP), and will see Olaf Scholz take over from Angela Merkel as chancellor.
A key part of the coalition’s roadmap for Germany is its desire to modernise and re-energize the country.
White smoke above Germany’s coalition talks... SPD, Greens and FDP have reached a traffic-light 🔴🟢🟡 coalition deal, to be presented this afternoon at 15:00 local time. All being well this would see Olaf Scholz take over from Angela Merkel in the week after next.
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It has placed an emphasis on moving away from coal usage by 203, committing to 80% renewable energy, while raising the minimum wage to €12 and legalising and regulating the sale of cannabis.
Germany is legalizing cannabis & restricting alcohol advertising.
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Then there is the country’s desire to move into the digital age.
The coalition said it will create a digital state and implement new strategies for crypto and blockchain technologies. “We need a new dynamic in relation to the opportunities and risks from new financial innovations, crypto assets and business models,” the 177-page document reads.
“We advocate a level playing field with equal competitive conditions within the [European Union], between traditional and innovative business models and towards large digital companies.”