SPD Rejects Union's Tax Plans as 'Unserious' Ahead of Bundestag Election
2024-12-14
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The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has strongly criticized the tax plans of the Union parties, with General Secretary Matthias Miersch accusing CDU/CSU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz of making 'airy promises'. The SPD views the Union's election program as unrealistic and lacking substance, with Miersch emphasizing the need for a more responsible and sustainable approach to taxation. As the Bundestag election approaches, the debate over tax policy is heating up, with the SPD and Union parties presenting vastly different visions for Germany's economic future. Key issues include tax reform, economic growth, and social welfare.