The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has cautioned the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) against prioritizing tax relief in areas deemed potentially misdirected.
According to Wiebke Esdar, the SPD’s deputy parliamentary group leader, the party believes that tax relief for lower and middle incomes should be the focus. Addressing the Funke-Mediengruppe newspapers, Esdar argued that such measures are both equitable and economically advantageous. She noted that individuals with very high incomes and large inheritances are already contributing proportionally less to state financing.
The comments follow a recent call from Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katheine Reiche (CDU), advocating for a swift reduction in income tax as a means of stimulating the economy. Esdar emphasized the pressing need for sound fiscal planning in the coming years. She stressed that the governing coalition is committed to achieving this goal and that all cabinet members, including Minister Reiche, will be evaluated on their contribution to this objective.