Kommentar: Die Koalition regiert ohne Rücksicht auf die Fleißigen
Zuerst gleicht der Finanzminister nicht einmal die „kalte Progression“ aus. Jetzt will der Gesundheitsminister offenbar die Beitragsbemessungsgrenze in der Pflege erhöhen. Geht’s noch?
The coalition government appears to be governing with disregard for the diligent members of society. First, Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil intends to avoid compensating for the so-called "cold progression." This compensation occurs by adjusting income tax annually to inflation, causing higher tax rates to only kick in for higher incomes.
This seems like common sense, but it is not the approach taken by this coalition. Even the governing coalition has implemented this practice, as did Union stalwart Wolfgang Schäuble. The cabinet has already decided on this incremental tax increase. While there is opposition within the CDU, it remains to be seen if small business owners will succeed in their efforts.
This lack of support is discouraging for those who keep the economy running. Now, new Health Minister Carsten Linnemann (CDU) plans to increase the contribution valuation limit for care insurance. With only 100 days in office, he aims to raise earnings by over €1,000 for high earners. Linnemann, known for his passionate rhetoric as CDU General Secretary and former MIT chairman, emphasized the importance of high earners for growth and employment.
Now, a shortfall of €10 billion is expected in the care fund next year. Regardless of what was said yesterday, the impact of this decision is significant.
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