SPD pushes bold tax cuts for low-income workers amid pandemic fallout
Matthias Miersch, leader of the SPD parliamentary group, is calling for major tax cuts for low-income workers. He argues that these households have struggled the most since the pandemic. His plan includes higher taxes on top earners to pay for the relief. Miersch insists the tax relief must be meaningful, with reductions of more than 50 euros. He opposes funding the cuts through a VAT increase, warning it would hurt low-wage earners further.
Instead, he proposes raising the top income tax rate to cover the costs. While he acknowledges Jens Spahn’s suggestion of broad subsidy cuts, he cautions that such a move could threaten social housing and research funding. The SPD leader stresses that low- and middle-income families have borne too much of the financial strain in recent years. His focus remains on easing their burden without adding new pressures.
Miersch’s proposal centres on taxing high earners more to fund relief for those on lower incomes. He rejects VAT rises and warns against indiscriminate subsidy cuts. The plan aims to shift the financial load away from struggling households.
