Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) appears poised to scrap Germany’s Ehegattensplitting (married‑couple tax split). The claim comes from the Bild newspaper’s Wednesday edition, which refers to insiders within government circles.

In the context of a planned tax overhaul, Klingbeil is reportedly urging the abandonment of the existing split model. The minister, according to Bild, wants to create stronger incentives for married partners to either begin working or to increase their working hours. The goal is to lift overall labour participation in Germany and stimulate an economic upswing.

The SPD campaigned for a reform of the Ehegattensplitting during the federal election. However, the majority of the Union parties remain opposed to any change.