In a surprising turn of events, Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen has discovered new billions in the state treasury, sparking a debate on how to best utilize these funds. According to a report from Børsen, a significant amount could increase the already existing economic room for maneuver, which was estimated at 68 billion Danish kroner up to 2030. The tax spokesperson for Liberal Alliance, Steffen Frølund, believes that this money should be returned to the citizens in the form of tax cuts. “It is the citizens’ money. They have paid more in taxes than the state has needed. It is only fair that they get this money back,” Frølund told B.T. He specifically proposes that the tax on the first 7000 Danish kroner of a person’s income should be abolished and also plans to eliminate the top tax rate within a four-year period.
The government has not yet disclosed the exact amount of the new funds, but it is clear that the state treasury is fuller than expected. This has sparked discussions on how to handle the extra funds, with arguments both for and against increased state spending. While some politicians see this as an opportunity to increase public spending for the benefit of society, Frølund maintains that a reverse approach, focusing on tax cuts instead, would be more advantageous for the citizens. “It is about giving back to those who originally contributed to these surpluses,” he said.