German Green lawmaker Andreas Audretsch proposes higher tax rates for high earners

Andreas Audretsch, a member of Germany’s Green Party and a parliamentary budget spokesperson, has introduced a reform proposal to the country’s income‑tax system. The plan calls for significantly higher marginal tax rates on high‑income earners while simultaneously raising the basic personal allowance, aiming to increase fiscal redistribution.

Audretsch’s proposal enters a broader debate within the governing coalition over how to adjust the income‑tax structure, with the Green politician presenting concrete rate figures as part of the discussion.