Finance Minister Marterbauer pleads for wealth taxes after 2029!
Finance Minister Marterbauer pleads for wealth taxes after 2029!
Austria's new triple coalition of ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS faces major challenges: Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (independent) spoke his support for wealth taxes in an interview with the "Krone", but noted that such taxes cannot be discussed properly by 2029, since they are not included in the government program. Marterbauer explained that he supports tax measures to combat inequality and to promote education for groups weaker. This refers in particular to inheritance taxes that have been practiced in many EU countries for a long time, as he emphasized.
At the same time, Contrast On the financial renovation measures of the new government, which aim to reduce the debt burden of its predecessor. To improve government finances, companies that have made high profits in recent years are to be asked more to the cash register. Banks and energy companies are the focus here, for example, the bank levy is to be increased to one billion euros by the end of 2026. In addition, the government is planning measures to combat inflation, including the introduction of a cheaper energy social tariff for low -income households.
comprehensive reforms in education and social issues
The government is also very important to the government: A second mandatory free kindergarten year and a “opportunities index” for schools, which is to provide socially disadvantaged institutions, is planned. The basic child protection is intended to help halve child poverty by 2030. In terms of living space, rent increases in old building apartments are limited until 2027, which benefits many households and gives them a certain financial security.Marterbauer and the coalition confirmed that their measures - from better educational offers to the adaptation of tax regulations - should aim to long -term social benefits. With regard to the coming months, however, the economic development must have a decisive influence on the implementation of these measures, such as krone
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