Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil emphasized the necessity for substantial tax relief for low and middle incomes, asserting the coalition’s unified commitment to this goal. He insisted on the importance of a credible financing strategy, expressing skepticism towards proposals from Union politicians that could disproportionately benefit high earners. Klingbeil highlighted the need for a responsible budgetary approach, rejecting simplistic funding solutions such as drawing €30 billion from subsidies. The Union’s proposed reform aims for annual tax reductions of €25 to €30 billion, including the abolition of the solidarity surcharge.