SPD boss Klingbeil does not rule out tax increases

The general political statement is clear: the government partners in spe do not want to increase taxes. But eternal guarantees also for all emergencies CDU and SPD do not formulate.

Actually, the coalition agreement between the Union and the SPD does not provide for tax increases – but they are not excluded. Klingbeil is now reviving the debate.

In turbulent times, nothing can be ruled out in principle, otherwise there will be unnecessary shackles, says the SPD boss. The probably future chancellor Merz (CDU) rejects tax increases.

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The coalition agreement has nothing to do with it. Also because the Union rejects tax increases. Now SPD boss Klingbeil brings them into play again indirectly. One should not unnecessarily put on shackles, he says - and refers to CDU boss Merz.

The SPD chairman Klingbeil did not rule out tax increases in the coming years with the probably future black and red federal government.