2023-07-02 00:02:28
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07/02/2023, 00:01
Berlin. Shortly before the federal government wants to approve its budget draft for 2024 in the cabinet, SPD leader Lars Klingbeil brings higher taxes for the rich into play. “Strong shoulders will have to bear more responsibility,” said Klingbeil of “Bild am Sonntag”.
“I know not everyone in government likes that, but issues of distribution and justice belong on the political agenda.” Under pressure from the FDP, the traffic light government had previously ruled out tax increases. Klingbeil announced fierce negotiations about income and expenditure: “In the next few years we will have to discuss distribution issues very hard again.” Klingbeil expressly justified the higher expenses for defense. “It is absolutely necessary that we finally better equip the Bundeswehr. The state must guarantee the safety of its citizens at all times, and this requires investments in well-equipped troops.” At the same time, he insisted on investments in climate protection and higher social spending: “A strong economy that can handle the climate-neutral conversion is just as important. And we want to invest more money in social cohesion, for example by consistently combating child poverty and stabilizing pensions.” Klingbeil praised the fact that Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and Federal Minister of the Interior Faeser (SPD) want to donate their 3,000 euro inflation premium as “good”. He also indirectly called on the other ministers to donate the money: “You are not in the cabinet without reason, they can all deal with such a situation on their own responsibility.”
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