Published Sep 2, 2026, 8:59 AM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source

German Tax-Relief Proposal Reveals Strife in Merz Coalition

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s cabinet approved a €10 billion ($11.6 billion) tax-relief package negotiated in July as part of a broader reform effort, but a spat between coalition parties laid bare lasting divisions within the government.