Germany: Spahn Must Pay More than 5000 Euro Party Tax

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Jens Spahn continues to be under pressure ten weeks after his promotion to the head of the Union political group. Lack of contributions to the CDU reinforces the criticism.

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The head of the Union's political group admits that he has not paid his mandate fee properly for several years. "I've been through that," he says.

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Jens Spahn has paid too little party tax for years, which is why the Union politician now has to transfer a lot of money to his own party.

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Anyone who is elected as a Member of Parliament is happy about a sumptuous salary. However, payments are also due to the respective party. Jens Spahn forgot that.

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For several years Jens Spahn only paid the basic levy for Members. However, the rate is higher for Group chairmen. He had to pay 5,000 euros.