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Finance Minister Lars Klingbeal announced that he does not exclude tax raising. SPD politician told ZDF Television that a high book and Rich will have to fulfill his duty for greater justice in Germany.
The reason for these thoughts is a budget gap in billions. In 2027, there are no about 30 billion euros in the stateField
Increasing taxes within the framework of general savings
The offer of clingbeal corresponds to the usual SPD line. The party has always been the one that higher taxation of higher income will lead to greater justice in society, he said ZDF.
It is necessary to develop a holistic strategy for eliminating extensive financial gaps. A possible general set of measures may also include a reduction in subsidies, reform of social security systems and reduction of expenses in the ministries.
However, according to Klingbeal, tax raising can play a central role. At least, it still does not get out of the table. “
Center: “Tax increase is excluded”
In fact, tax raising is an absolute taboo – especially for the leader of the CSU Marcus Center. He has already publicly emphasized during research negotiations that tax raising is completely excluded. On the contrary, he even talked about a decrease in taxes.
Among the leading Christian democrats in Berlin, such an attitude seems to be not so fixed. For example, the Federal Chancellor Friedrich Mertz did not categorically exclude a possible increase in taxes during a television interview with ARD in April. In principle, this opens against increasing taxes. Nevertheless, it is difficult to predict what is the liba of future events. “You should never say“ never, ”said the head of the CDU.
Fiscal rupture 172 instead of 144 billion euros
The federal government is faced with a significantly greater financial gap than expected during 2027–2029. There is a deficiency of about 172 billion euros, and not previously expected 144 billion euros. There are many reasons for this. For example, a parental pension, which will be paid earlier than in 2027, will lead to additional costs for the state. The so -called growth amplifier and relative tax care for enterprises also cause a lack of taxes and, therefore, increase the financing deficit. Finally, an increase in interest costs and the weakening of the German economy, which is currently in the third year, also play a role.