Germany coalition negotiates up to €20bn income-tax cut
By The BriefBrief
Germany’s coalition is negotiating as much as €20 billion in income-tax relief, with parties divided on funding.
WHO:Germany’s coalition led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT:Negotiations over income-tax relief of up to €20 billion
WHEN:Jun 26, 2026 at 9:42 AM ET
WHERE:Germany
WHY:The coalition is seeking to advance its broader reform agenda and is negotiating the size of income-tax relief, while disagreeing on how to pay for it.
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