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The Saarbrücken CDU-Seniors have expressed their opposition to the proposed "Boomer-Soli" tax, raising concerns about intergenerational justice and the reliability of the social system.
The CDU and associated groups have criticized the "Boomer-Soli"—a proposed surcharge on high retirement incomes—as potentially damaging incentives and the intergenerational contract underpinning social security. They emphasize system reliability concerns, fearing that such a tax could undermine trust and the stability of the pension and social systems between generations.
While some economists and experts praise the idea as a way to address demographic and fiscal challenges, the CDU-Seniors caution that such measures could exacerbate social tensions. They question the fairness across generations, highlighting the need for solutions that do not destabilize the perceived fairness and financial sustainability of pension schemes.
The discourse around the "Boomer-Soli" also involves worries about the impact on solidarity in social insurance and whether targeting retirees with higher incomes is the best approach to uphold social cohesion and intergenerational equity.
Manfred Maurer, chairman of the CDU-Seniors Saar, has criticized the proposed tax as system-foreign, unfair, and questionable under constitutional law. He emphasizes the need for a future-proof reform with fairness and justice for all generations, advocating for structural reforms as a solution to old-age poverty.
The Senior Union of the CDU Saar has also spoken out against the "Boomer-Soli" tax, echoing the CDU-Seniors' concerns. They believe that those who have worked and paid into the pension system all their lives should be able to rely on appropriate and reliable benefits in old age. Ensuring reliability and predictability is essential, according to the CDU-Seniors.
The CDU-Seniors stress the importance of reaching a social consensus, underscoring the need for dialogue and understanding between generations to ensure a fair and sustainable pension system for all.
The CDU-Seniors' criticism of the "Boomer-Soli" tax extends to policy-and-legislation and politics, as they argue against a potential destabilization of the social system and intergenerational equity. Similarly, they question the impact on the perceived fairness and financial sustainability of pension schemes, urging for a discourse that emphasizes solidarity in social insurance and structural reforms to combat old-age poverty.
