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The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is spearheading an ambitious tax reform aimed at relieving the financial burden on 95% of taxpayers, while imposing higher taxes on the wealthy. This initiative includes a reintroduction of the wealth tax, targeting assets above one million euros, despite its previous suspension by the Federal Constitutional Court in 1997. The SPD's reform plans also propose increased inheritance taxes and a crisis levy, with the intent to shield businesses from these additional..

The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Germany is advocating for renewed incentives to bolster the electric vehicle (EV) market. Their proposal includes a purchase premium for electric cars, quotas for leasing companies, and tax benefits for fleet vehicles. The aim is to achieve the government's target of 15 million fully electric cars on the road by 2030. To encourage this shift, buyers could receive an environmental bonus of 4,500 euros for vehicles priced up to 40,000 euros. The move comes..

Lars Klingbeil, a prominent figure in the Social Democratic Party (SPD), is taking significant steps to fortify the party in anticipation of the 2025 federal election. As the SPD's most influential leader next to Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Klingbeil has appointed Matthias Miersch as the new general secretary. Miersch advocates for policies such as retirement at 63, a minimum wage of 12 euros, and a wealth tax. Klingbeil is strategically positioning the SPD between aggressive military postures and..

Germany's Green Party is navigating a period of significant challenges and transitions. Leadership within the party is under scrutiny, with co-chairs Anke Erdmann and Gazi Freitag seeking re-election amidst rising membership numbers. The party is actively supporting initiatives to enhance asylum procedures and remains committed to a humanitarian approach. Internally, the Greens face upheaval as half of the Green Youth's board in Saxony resigns, prompting an upcoming election for new leadership...

Chancellor Olaf Scholz's focus remains firmly on navigating Germany through a challenging period, leaving him no time for electoral campaigning until 2025, according to SPD party leader Lars Klingbeil. While the SPD trails behind the CDU/CSU in polls, Klingbeil believes opportunities lie in the polarization between Scholz and CDU leader Friedrich Merz. Scholz's leadership style has been defended by SPD Chairwoman Saskia Esken, despite internal criticism and the challenging dynamics within the..