The Liberal-Conservative government will announce its 2011 budget proposal today, which is expected to result in a state deficit of around 50 billion kroner, reports Berlingske Tidende newspaper.
A deficit of 100 billion kroner has already been projected for 2010 and the new proposal will attempt to cut that figure in half by the end of next year. The numerous cuts earmarked in the spring’s restoration package will mark the government’s budget plans for next year.
Within the ministerial offices, 50.5 billion kroner will be cut from the Tax Ministry, according to the proposal. The Employment Ministry will face cutbacks totalling 92 million kroner, while 103.9 million kroner will be saved at the Integration Ministry through the introduction of numerous new fees.
Also as part of the proposal, 1.5 billion kroner will be set aside to create a pool aimed at helping marginalised groups, improving cancer treatment and improving children’s reading abilities.
The queen will also be affected by the government’s proposal. Her annual 71.2 million kroner allotment will be cut by 100,000 kroner, leaving her with 71.1 million for next year.
For the first time since the Liberal-Conservative government took power in 2001, it will not be able to unilaterally push the proposal through with the help of its ally, the Danish People’s Party. MP Per Ørum Jørgensen left the Conservatives earlier this summer, meaning the three parties no longer have a majority in parliament.
The government will therefore probably try to negotiate with the Liberal Alliance to get its budget in place.
The Copenhagen Post
