CDU plans tax cuts: Merz relies on growth and innovation!

The CDU presented comprehensive plans to strengthen the German economy as part of its new “Agenda 2030” Initiative. Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz relies on a reduction in tax burdens and a variety of reforms that aim to achieve economic growth of at least two percent per year.

The key points of the agenda include a re -evaluation of income tax, according to which the top tax rate should only apply from an income of 80,000 euros. In addition, the basic allowance should increase annually and pensioners who work voluntarily should be able to earn tax -free up to 2,000 euros per month. The solidarity surcharge is to be completely abolished, while the conversion of the citizens' benefit into a “new basic security” is planned.

reactions and challenges

Merz emphasized the need for a stable economy to ensure good social and environmental policy. CDU general secretary Carsten Linnemann emphasized that the relief of the broad middle class and the strengthening of the country's innovative strength are central goals. However, the DGB union expressed criticism and warned that cuts in the citizens' benefit could deter potential specialists and to pay tax reliefs primarily.

The President of the German Institute for Economic Research, Marcel Fratzscher, praised some of the proposed measures, but expressed concerns about the realizability of the targeted growth goal of two percent, which in his opinion was unrealistic.

In addition, the CDU plans measures to flexible the labor market, including a change in the Working Hours Act and a Digital Federal Agency for the Entering Foreign Specialists. The tax reform should be implemented gradually from 2026, while a reduction in energy prices is also on the agenda. A construction boom and the acceleration of approval procedures were emphasized as essential steps to strengthen the economy.

For the further details and discussions, reference is made to the party congress on February 3, where a specific instant program is expected with the measures adopted, such as Deutschlandfunk reported. Furthermore, The time to the comprehensive reform suggestions that were developed in Hamburg at the CDU federal board and one to secure future -oriented economy.