Usage Note
Haushaltsdebatte refers to the parliamentary debate over the annual federal or state budget. It is often politically charged because each ministry must justify its spending. The term is common in quality newspaper reporting and in parliamentary live coverage.
Examples
"Die Haushaltsdebatte dauerte drei Tage und war von heftigen Auseinandersetzungen geprägt."
Natural Translation
The budget debate lasted three days and was marked by fierce disputes.
Literal Translation
The budget-debate lasted three days and was by fierce disputes shaped.
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