Tax Concept of the DGB: Mow the Cow's Pasture and Milk More

Sueddeutsche Zeitung

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The German Trade Union Confederation demands a wealth tax of over one million euros and a 10% tax on assets of over ten million. The number of super-rich people in Germany is growing strongly.

Handelsblatt

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High top tax rate, wealth tax, higher corporate taxes. The DGB adopts itself from every serious debate and tells the government the fight.

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For the planned reform of income tax from 2027 onwards, DIW President Marcel Fratzscher will introduce a wealth tax of two percent. It will contribute billions and create room for manoeuvre in order to specifically relieve labour income and strengthen the economy.

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The super rich are supposed to contribute more to the community, is the old tenor in the new tax concept of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) – specifically called the resumption of the wealth tax, which was levied until 1996. It is to apply to every euro that exceeds a net asset of one million – married two million euros. According to DGB, this would amount to 28 billion euros more in the state sack every year.The contribution tax conc…