Tag: Familienpolitik
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Abolish income splitting for married couples? Klingbeil’s dangerous attack on marriage and merit
“Many women tell me: Abolish income splitting for married couples so we can work more.” That’s what Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil claims on ZDF. A bold assertion. And above all a dangerous one. Because what is being sold here as equality is in reality nothing more than the preparation of a tax increase—disguised as women’s policy. What is this even about? Income splitting for married couples is Read more
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End of contribution-free family insurance?
How the middle class is once again expected to foot the bill It’s that time again. When the government runs out of money, it doesn’t reach upward. It reaches into the middle. The federal government is apparently considering ending contribution-free coverage for spouses in statutory health insurance. What sounds technical is politically explosive. Because it’s about Read more