A long-discussed tax reform plan for Germany is finally on the table, with coalition government leaders saying the aim is relief for people with low and middle incomes.
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Updated: Thu 2 Jul 2026 13:02 CET
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The government has unveiled a tax reform plan that is says will benefit low and middl income households. Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP
A long-discussed tax reform plan for Germany is finally on the table, with coalition government leaders saying the aim is relief for people with low and middle incomes.
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