While the promised tax reforms were expected to be a positive step towards supporting families, the reality shows otherwise. The leadership of the CDU, CSU, and SPD parties has failed to reach any conclusions even on topics that were easily agreed upon in previous governments.
Empty promises and complicated paths
Tax assistance for four-person families, which was supposed to amount to 600 euros, is now only accessible through a complicated and indirect route. Meanwhile, society expects governments to provide more support in difficult economic conditions.