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Voigt and Rhein oppose planned federal tax increases

CDU Prime Ministers Mario Voigt of Thuringia and Boris Rhein of Hesse have issued warnings against proposed tax increases by the federal government. Both leaders specifically oppose the planned sugar tax, alongside potential increases in taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sparkling wine. Rhein emphasized that raising taxes on citizens would erode trust in politics, while Voigt argued that such measures are inappropriate given current economic pressures.

Following recent election losses for the CDU in eastern states, Voigt has called for a programmatic new beginning in federal politics. His platform focuses on affordability, lower energy costs, and increased net income. To address energy expenses, Voigt advocates for the suspension of CO2 pricing. Additionally, he has voiced strong opposition to federal plans to abolish the pension at age 63 and has rejected proposals to increase the required insurance period for pension benefits to 46 or 47 years, citing concerns over social security and fairness.

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Boris Rhein · CDU · Friedrich Merz · Hesse · Manuela Schwesig · Mario Voigt · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Patrick Dahlemann · SPD · Thuringia

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Rückblick der Woche [www.wilfried-oellers.de]
Voigt gegen Abschaffung der Rente mit 63 [www.nachrichten-heute.net]
Voigt will Debatte um Merz beenden [www.finanznachrichten.de]