Bundesregierung: Koalition meldet Kompromisse im Haushaltsstreit, Stromsteuer bleibt offen
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The German government coalition has reached several compromises regarding the budget dispute. A tax on sugar will now be delayed until 2028. The planned tax on plastic packaging has been cancelled entirely. However, a disagreement remains over the electricity tax. A proposed reduction in this tax lacks 5.4 billion euros in funding.
Die Zuckersteuer kommt erst 2028, die Steuer auf Plastikverpackungen gar nicht. Für die von Kanzler Merz versprochene Stromsteuersenkung fehlen 5,4 Milliarden Euro.