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Foodwatch Urges Sugar Tax Ahead Of Federal Council Debate
Before Friday’s meeting of the Federal Council, where a proposal from Schleswig‑Holstein to discuss a sugar tax will…
Farmers’ Association Demands Diesel Tax Suspension Amid Energy Price Surge
Before the upcoming consultations of the CDU-SPD taskforce on high energy prices, the farmers’ association is demanding that…
Manuela Schwesig Rejects VAT Increase – Calls It Tax Poison
The Minister-President of Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern, Manuela Schwesig (SPD), said she is firmly against raising the value‑added tax to pay for…
CSU Opposes SPD Move to End Marital Tax Splitting
The CSU, which co‑chairs the federal coalition, sharply rejects the SPD’s proposal to eliminate marital tax splitting.“We are…
Germany’s Finance Minister Targets Elimination of German Spousal Tax Splitting
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) appears poised to scrap Germany’s Ehegattensplitting (married‑couple tax split). The claim comes from the…
Merz Rejects Tax Hikes Again in CDU Session
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) rejected the proposal to raise taxes once more during Tuesday’s session of the Union parliamentary…
Ifo President Warns German Coalition Against Raising Top Tax Rate Due to Growth Risks
Ifo chief Clemens Fuest warned the coalition parties against raising the top tax rate. He told the “Rheinische…
SPD Signals Hard Negotiations Over Income Tax Reform as Klingbeil Sets Central Condition for Union Talks
Lars Klingbeil, the leader of the SPD, said that a comprehensive income‑tax reform must be a core condition in…
German Taxpayers Union Blasts “Stuck” Tax System as Holznagel Defends Lawsuit Against Active Pension
Reiner Holznagel, president of the German Taxpayers Association, defended the lawsuit he has filed against the so‑called “Aktivrente”…
German Tax Revenue Rises in February 2026
Germany’s tax revenues rose in February 2026. The federal finance ministry, in its monthly report released on Friday morning,…
SPD Chief Wiese Urges Super Profit Tax on Oil Company Crisis Profits
SPD parliamentary chief Dirk Wiese supports the idea of an “excess‑profit tax” on emergency profits from oil companies.…
Klingbeil Looks to Impose Super‑Profit Tax on Oil Giants to Tackle Crisis Profits
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) is reportedly examining the possibility of introducing a “super‑profit tax” on the crisis…
SPD Secretary Calls for Over‑Profit Tax on Oil Firms to Reduce Fuel Costs
During the debate over how to effectively lower fuel prices, SPD general secretary Tim Klüssendorf reinforced calls for…
German Government Plans Massive Air Tax Cut by Mid-Year
The German federal government plans to lower the air‑traffic tax to the level it was in May 2024. According…
Deutsche Bank Settles Cum-Ex Tax Dispute With Treasury and Partner Banks
Deutsche Bank has reached settlements with the tax authority and other banks concerning the tax‑refund claims for several Cum‑Ex…
Left Party Calls for Surplus Profit Tax on Oil Giants to Fund 9‑Euro Ticket and Energy Crisis Cash
The Left party (Die Linke) has filed an application with the Bundestag calling on the federal government to draft…
Thuringia Premier Voigt Calls for Temporary CO2 Tax Freeze Amid Energy Crisis Sparked by Iran War
Thuringia’s Minister‑President Mario Voigt has suggested temporarily suspending the CO₂ tax amid the energy‑price crisis triggered by the…
Sachsen‑Anhalt Leader Pushes for Fuel Tax Cut as Gas Prices Surge
In response to rising fuel prices at service stations, Sachsen‑Anhalt’s Ministerpräsident Sven Schulze (CDU) has urged the federal…
DIHK Criticises CDU’s Top Tax Rate Increase as Growth Threat
The German Association of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) sharply criticized the Union’s intention to increase the top income‑tax…
Körzell Warns Corporate‑Driven Social Overhaul Harms Workers as DGB Accuses Union of Ignoring Wealth and Inheritance Tax Debate
The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) accuses the Union of refusing to engage in debate over the potential…
Union Showcases Flexibility on Top Tax Rate, Open to Adjustment Talks
The German “Handelsblatt” reports that the Union-CDU and CSU combined-has apparently moved away from a categorical “no” on…
Burda Chief Marc Al Hames Pushes for New Digital Tax
Marc Al‑Hames, the newly appointed chair of Hubert Burda Media’s board of directors, has called for a digital services tax. He…
Markus Soder Urges Permanent Electricity Tax Cut for All
Markus Söder, the head of the CSU, says he wants the promised electricity‑tax cut to be applied to everyone.…
German Union and SPD Clash Over “Surplus Profit” Tax as Fuel Prices Soar
Union and SPD representatives are at odds over how to capture excess profits in the petroleum sector in…
Union Keeps Door Open for Fuel Profit Tax to Tackle Rising Gas Prices
Steffen Bilger, the first parliamentary managing director of the CDU’s Union faction in the Bundestag, said he does…
SPD Considers Overprofit Tax Amid Rising Fuel Prices
In reaction to soaring gasoline and diesel prices, SPD politicians have expressed openness to implementing an “over‑profit tax”.…
CDU Economic Council Urges Electricity Tax Cut Amid Iran War Energy Price Surge
In light of rising energy prices caused by the Iran conflict, the CDU’s Economic Council reminds the government…
German Farmers Leader Demands Diesel CO2 Tax Exemption Amid Rising Energy Costs
President Joachim Rukwied of the German Farmers’ Association (Deutscher Bauernverband) urged the government to suspend the CO₂ levy on…
CDU Pledges 2027 Tax Relief for Small and Medium Incomes
Steffen Bilger, the parliamentary manager of the CDU/CSU group in the Bundestag, has announced plans to provide tax…
Economist Martin Werding Rejects SPD Overprofit Tax for Oil Giants
Economic expert Martin Werding rejects the surplus‑profit tax the SPD has demanded for oil companies. “Competition among petrol…
Söder Halts CO2 Tax as Fuel Prices Soar
Markus Söder, the Minister-President of Bavaria and head of the CSU, used the current spike in petrol and gasoline…
German Leader Urges Over‑Profit Tax on Oil Giants After Fuel Price Surge
Due to the sharply rising gasoline prices that have begun with the onset of the Iran war, Bremen’s…
Wagenknecht Calls for 7% Energy VAT and CO2 Tax Cut to Ease Fuel Costs
Faced with rapidly rising prices for petrol and gas, BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht has urged the German federal…
Corporate Giants Leverage Tax Breaks to Ship Big Wealth to Underage Beneficiaries
The tax relief that exempts significant amounts of corporate wealth from inheritance and gift tax largely benefits minors,…
Schleswig-Holstein Premier Günther to Push Sugar Tax Through Federal Council After Party Conference Setback
After his unsuccessful bid for a sugar‑tax proposal at the CDU party conference, Schleswig‑Holstein’s Minister‑President Daniel Günther is looking…
SPD Signals Concerns Over CDU’s New Tax Relief Plan
The CDU’s party‑conference decision to ease the tax burden on high‑income earners has met with caution from its…
Klingbeil Sets Sights on Closing Inheritance Tax Injustice Gap with Massive Reform
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has unveiled a broad reform package for the current fiscal year aimed at closing…
Bundestag President Calls for Proper Use of Tax Funds Amid AfD Allegations
The President of the German Bundestag, Julia Klöckner, warned that, in view of the accusations against the AfD, parliamentarians…
Rhein Urges Early Corporate Tax Cut Ahead of CDU Congress
Before the CDU federal party congress, Hessian Minister‑President Boris Rhein asked for a premature implementation of the planned corporate‑tax…
Monika Schnitzer Calls Union’s Middle-Income Tax Relief Too Costly and Ineffective
Monika Schnitzer, head of the government’s economic experts council, called the Union’s proposal to give middle‑income taxpayers relief “expensive…
German Mid‑Size Union Pushes Tax Reform to Ease Middle and Upper Income Burden Ahead of CDU Party Conference
The Mittelstands- und Wirtschaftsunion (MIT) has submitted a motion for the CDU party congress that begins this Friday…
Germany SPD Rejects Chancellor Merz Criticism of New Tax Plans
The SPD has rejected criticism from Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) regarding its tax plans. Parliamentary manager Dirk Wiese told the…
Employers Demand Merz Rapidly Deliver Reform Package with Tax Cuts, Lower Social Spending and Bureaucracy Reduction
Employers are losing patience with the black‑red government and are urging Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to promptly deliver a…
Söder Champions Major Tax and Social Insurance Reform as Bavaria Moves Forward with Agenda 2030
Markus Söder, the Minister-President of Bavaria and head of the CSU, has called for a sweeping tax and social…
Ifo President Fuest Warns SPD’s Planned Tax Cuts for Middle and Lower Income Will Cost Over 30 Billion Euros Annually
Clemens Fuest, the president of the Ifo Institute, dismissed SPD Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil’s proposal to cut taxes for middle‑and‑lower‑income…
Former RWI Chief Urges Major Minijob Reform After Criticizing Tax Freedom Incentives
The head of the RWI Leibniz Institute in Essen, Christoph Schmidt, calls for a fundamental reform of the mini‑job system.Schmidt…
Klingbeil to Unveil Plan to Cut Income Tax for Small and Middle Earners
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD is reportedly working on a plan to reduce income tax for low‑to‑middle‑income…
FDP Unveils Bold New Tax Reform Plan With Tiered Rates 15 25 35 42 Percent
The Free Democratic Party (FDP) has outlined a new comprehensive tax reform, aiming to deliver the quickest impact…
AfD Welcomes CDU Top Tax Rate and Citizen Allowance Reform, Calls for Middle‑Class Relief
The AfD welcomes CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann’s proposals to reform the top tax rate and the citizen’s…
SPD Ties Income Tax Reform to Conditions Amid Rising Union Conflict
The debate over income‑tax relief is now turning into a new clash between the Union party and the…
Ifo CEO Says Income Tax Relief Only Realistic With Spending Cuts, Fuest Criticizes Linnemann’s Plan
The president of the Munich Ifo Institute, Clemens Fuest, thinks that the Federal Government’s proposal to ease the…
CDU Secretary General Urges Steep Income Tax Cuts
Carsten Linnemann, the CDU’s general secretary, has pressed the party for clear cuts to the income tax. Speaking…
Majority Back Sugar Tax Amid Youth Health Debate
A new survey supports the case for a sugar‑tax, according to a study cited by the “Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland”…
Economist Werding Rejects SPD Proposal to Tax Dividends Interest and Rental Income for Health Fund
Economics expert Martin Werding has rejected the SPD’s proposal to introduce a new health‑contribution levy on dividends, interest income,…
Carsten Linnemann Critiques SPD Capital Gains Tax Plan That Hits Small Savers
Carsten Linnemann, the CDU’s secretary general, expressed strong doubts about the SPD’s proposal to introduce a health‑surcharge on…
Germany’s Economy Minister Pushes Rapid Tax Cuts for Businesses and Workers
German federal economics minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) urged swift tax relief for companies and workers.Speaking to “Bild am Sonntag”,…
NRW Health Minister Declines Sugar Tax Rise Saying Timing Unfavorable
North Rhine‑Westphalia’s Health Minister Karl‑Josef Laumann (CDU) has rejected the calls that have been made by many groups to…
DIW Study Finds Progressive Wealth Tax Could Raise Up to €150 Billion Per Year
Party Die Linke has proposed a progressive wealth tax that could raise substantial new revenue. According to a study…
German Finance Ministry Confused Over Who Actually Benefits From Recent Tax Cuts
The German Federal Ministry of Finance says it does not know which population groups have actually benefited from…
Spahn Proposes Tax Incentives to Lure Global Entrepreneurs to Germany
The chairman of the Union faction, Jens Spahn (CDU), has urged Germany to entice founders and entrepreneurs abroad with…
German Physicians’ Association Pushes for Higher Tobacco Tax as President Klaus Reinhardt Welcomes Debate
The president of the German Federal Doctors’ Association, Klaus Reinhardt, welcomed the debate over raising the tobacco tax.…
Health Minister Warken Supports Higher Tobacco Tax to Reduce Smoking and Increase Health Literacy
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) stressed that a higher tobacco tax would help curb smoking. “It’s undisputed…
CDU Secretary Linnemann Rejects Minijob Abolition, Pushes for Tax Reform
Carsten Linnemann, the CDU general secretary, rejected the idea of placing the abolition of minijobs at the heart…
Left Party Urges Social Housing Income Tax Reform as 2026 Growth Forecast Drops
In light of the federal government’s revised, lower growth forecast for 2026, the Left parliamentary group leader Heidi…
North Rhine-Westphalia Proposes Concrete Model For Digital Tax on US And Chinese Tech Giants
In a recent discussion about a digital levy for U.S. and Chinese tech giants, the North‑Rheinland‑Westphalia (NRW) media…
Schweitzer Calls for Swift Digital Tax on Foreign Tech Titans
Chairman of the Broadcasting Commission of the States, Alexander Schweitzer (SPD), has called for a rapid introduction of a…
DIW Reimagines Inheritance Tax With Balanced New Concept
“However, when eliminating tax privileges, one must proceed with prudence to avoid jeopardising the continuity of medium‑sized companies…
Inheritance Tax Debate Sparks German Party Clash
The Social Democratic Party’s (SPD) parliamentary group leader, Matthias Miersch, has sharply criticized the conservative Union’s response to…
CDU Urged to Rethink Inheritance Tax
A prominent voice within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is publicly urging the party to reconsider its stance…
Tourism Group Demands Flight Tax Cut
The German tourism industry is escalating its lobbying efforts for a reduction in aviation tax, highlighting a growing…
Heir Tax Dispute Splits German Coalition
The debate surrounding inheritance tax in Germany has ignited a sharp political clash, with SPD parliamentary leadership directly…
Airlines Demand Tax Cut Boost Travel
The German aviation industry is mounting pressure on the ruling coalition government to swiftly enact promised tax cuts…
Airline Tax Cut Funding Still Uncertain
A looming dispute between Germany’s Transport and Finance ministries threatens to derail a planned reduction in air travel…
Union Fights Tax Hike on Gas Cars
The proposal by a faction within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to significantly increase the taxation of company…
Fleet Tax Overhaul Looms
A faction within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is pushing for a significant overhaul of the tax regulations…
Coalition Calm Amid Tax Disputes
Berlin – Despite simmering tensions surrounding the Social Democratic Party’s (SPD) proposed tax reforms, the German government insists…
CDU Demands Electricity Tax Cut
Pressure mounts on Chancellor Merz to deliver on core CDU promise as internal divisions sharpen. A significant wave…
Tax Advice Law Reform Approved
The German Federal Cabinet has initiated a reform of the Tax Advisory Act, a move framed by the…
SPD Inheritance Tax Plan Faces Credibility Question
The sudden resurgence of the inheritance tax debate by the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has been met with…
Business Conservatives Halt Tax Plans Threaten Coalition
A simmering coalition dispute threatens to erupt within the German government as the CDU/CSU’s influential economic affairs wing…
Craft Leaders Blast SPD Inheritance Tax Plans
The proposals for reform of Germany’s inheritance tax, spearheaded by the Social Democratic Party (SPD), are facing fierce…
Tax Plan Threatens German Jobs
The proposed inheritance tax reform by the Social Democratic Party (SPD) is facing fierce criticism from within the…
Inheritance Tax Overhaul Seems Inevitable
The chair of the German Council of Experts for Economic Analysis, Monika Schnitzer, is advocating for a fundamental…
SPD Inheritance Tax Plan Faces Legal Challenge
A leading German tax law expert is raising serious constitutional concerns regarding the Social Democratic Party’s (SPD) proposed…
Business Groups Blast SPD Inheritance Tax Plans
The proposed overhaul of inheritance tax by Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is drawing fierce criticism from leading…
Trump Imposes Iran Business Tax
The potential for escalating international tensions surged this week as former US President Donald Trump announced a sweeping…
SPD Plans Inheritance Tax Overhaul
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) is poised to overhaul the nation’s inheritance tax system, a move signaling…
Tax Cuts Urged for Middle Class
The simmering tensions between Germany’s ruling coalition partners, the CDU/CSU (Union) and the SPD, have escalated once again,…
Economists Fear Tax Hikes
Looming Fiscal Crisis Forces Germany to Confront Tax Hikes and Structural Reforms The German government faces a rapidly…
Berlin Tax Offices Fastest in Germany
Berlin’s tax offices consistently outperform their counterparts across Germany, a new analysis reveals, highlighting persistent inefficiencies within the…
EU Carbon Border Tax Faces Expert Scrutiny
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), slated to take effect in January, is facing growing criticism…
Doctors Back Alcohol Tax Hike
Germany’s debate surrounding increased alcohol pricing is gaining momentum, fueled by growing concerns over public health and calls…
Tax Deal Remains Stable
The German government’s coalition, comprised of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), appears…
Greens Dismiss CDU Tax Plans as Unrealistic
Political Wrangling Erupts Over Tax Proposals, Sparking Doubts on Fiscal Credibility A fierce debate has erupted within the…
SPD Unveils Major Tax Plan
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is poised to initiate ambitious tax reforms this year, signaling a potential shift…
CDU Seeks End to EU Electricity Tax Floors
CDU Signals Shift Towards Challenging EU’s Minimum Electricity Tax Rates The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Germany’s largest opposition…
CSU Gains CDU Backing for Tax Cuts
A growing rift within German conservative circles is emerging over the pace of tax reform, as the Christian…
Tax Reform Promises Inheritance Overhaul
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is signaling a significant shift in its economic policy, promising a comprehensive reform…
Tax Cuts Urged Boost German Growth
A growing rift is emerging within Germany’s ruling coalition as calls mount for an accelerated reduction in corporate…
Tax Cuts May Boost German Business
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, currently under the leadership of CDU’s Katherina Reiche, is reportedly exploring…