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Politicians call for tax reform after Bundesrat rejects relief premium
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After the Bundesrat blocked the planned tax-free relief premium of up to 1,000 euros, leading politicians are urging a comprehensive income tax reform instead. Manuela Schwesig (SPD) and Markus Söder (CSU) described the premium as failed.
Following optimism ahead of the meeting, the Bundestag-Bundesrat conciliation committee has agreed on a compromise for Health Minister Nina Warken's savings law to stabilize health insurance contributions and avert hikes from 2026. States and federal government expect Bundesrat approval on Friday.