Economic associations warn against the planned plastic tax by Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, as it would increase prices for everyday products and create additional bureaucracy. #Plastiksteuer #Einkaufspreise #Bürokratie (translated)
Expert Henning Wilts criticizes the planned plastic tax starting in July 2027, noting that only plastic is taxed while other materials are overlooked, which he believes is not the best solution for the environment. #Plastiksteuer #Umweltschutz #Recycling (translated)
Christian Abel reported that Alice Weidel criticized the planned sugar and plastic tax, a significant increase in tobacco tax, as well as higher levies on wages and salaries. Weidel accused the government of heavily burdening taxpayers while simultaneously sending billions abroad. In her view, a change in course is only possible with the AfD. https://t.co/loTq2jsvxf #Tabaksteuer #Steuern #AfD (translated)
The Australian exchange student wrote that in the past 24 hours, plans for a sugar and plastic tax, as well as higher contribution assessment limits, tobacco, inheritance, and income taxes have become known. However, there are no plans for spending cuts. He criticized that the Germans are being treated like an exploitable source of money. #Steuern #Deutschland #Politik (translated)
BrennpunktUA wrote that the Union should currently avoid headlines suggesting that it is capitulating to Klingbeil. Which tax increase is under discussion is irrelevant; he mentioned tobacco, sugar, and plastic taxes. Instead, he demanded that the Social Democrat save. https://t.co/dTxb66soad #CDU #Steuerpolitik #Union (translated)
The author accused the government of introducing a sugar and plastic tax, massively increasing tobacco taxes, and significantly raising contributions on wages and salaries. At the same time, he wrote, it burdens taxpayers heavily and distributes billions abroad. https://t.co/RFBx1mhwHs #Steuern #Regierung #Wirtschaft #DE (translated)
Anna wrote that the man reacted visibly shocked when he learned that Germany was to receive a plastic tax. https://t.co/chgAXsjGvm #Plastiksteuer #Deutschland #Umweltschutz (translated)
Volker Ketzer wrote that the government plans a new plastic tax of 550 euros per ton. Since plastic is found in numerous products and packaging, manufacturers would, in his estimation, pass on the tax costs and the additional bureaucratic effort to consumers. The state expects revenues of nearly 1.5 billion euros per year starting in 2028, he wrote. He criticized that the levy will raise the cost of shopping while being described as environmental protection. #Plastiksteuer #Umweltschutz #Einkaufspreise (translated)
Simon Betschinger referred to a report by Handelsblatt, stating that the plastic tax would generate 1.4 billion euros and cause 150 million euros in bureaucracy costs. He accused the SPD of expanding the state apparatus instead of improving the lives of citizens and wrote that the party primarily wanted to hire more officials whose salaries would be financed by new taxes. #Plastiksteuer #SPD #Bürokratie (translated)
The account of the savings book enemy wrote that Germany currently pays 1.4 billion euros annually from the federal budget for the EU levy on plastic packaging. Lars Klingbeil wants to change this from 2027; the plastic tax will be passed on to consumers. Hundreds of additional officials will be needed for control, and there will be a lot of bureaucracy for producers and traders. The additional burden for a family of four is estimated to be between 80 and 100 euros per year. The account described the levy as another consumption tax that increases the cost of food and drives inflation. #Plastiksteuer #Inflation #Verbraucherschutz (translated)
Emanuel Boeminghaus wrote that Germany should introduce a plastic tax and a sugar tax starting in the summer of 2027. Together, they are expected to generate around 2.5 billion euros in additional revenue each year. According to the drafts, 1,046 additional administrative positions are planned for implementation, with annual personnel costs of around 74 million euros. According to Boeminghaus, the new taxes would also create a permanent administrative burden in addition to additional costs. He cited WELT as the source. https://t.co/AQOzmB0o5r #Steuern #Deutschland #Bürokratie (translated)
Christian W. Röhl criticized proposals for a sugar and a plastic tax. In his view, they inflated the state apparatus and increased the bureaucratic burden on companies. Instead, he wrote, politics should focus on getting the economy moving again. https://t.co/f51iadRCpE #Wirtschaft #Steuerpolitik #Bürokratie (translated)
Peter Borbe wrote that the sugar tax has not yet been decided, but a plastic tax is already becoming apparent. He criticized the additional levies and claimed that they could weaken the economy. In the end, consumers would have to pay the tax through higher costs at the checkout, Borbe said. https://t.co/1adnvnky7y #Zuckersteuer #Plastiksteuer #Steuern (translated)
Rebel Radio introduced a sugar tax, an increase in alcohol and tobacco taxes, a plastic tax, the continuation of the national CO₂ price, and support for ETS II as examples. Furthermore, the author wrote that all reforms had failed and almost all election promises had been broken. At the same time, he mocked that one could continue to wonder why that was the case and convince oneself that the plans just needed to be explained better. https://t.co/yAaKwgxDfz #Steuern #Politik #Reformen (translated)
Michael accused the black-red coalition of having broken their promises against tax increases and new civil servant positions. He wrote that Lars Klingbeil wanted to introduce a sugar and a plastic tax starting in July 2027, which were expected to generate more than 2.5 billion euros annually. According to him, 1,046 new civil servants would be needed for this, mainly at customs; he estimated the annual personnel costs to be nearly 75 million euros. In conclusion, he disparaged Germany. #Politik #Steuern #Beamte (translated)
LilitThyra wrote that the AfD is now at 30.5 percent according to INSA, while the CDU has fallen to 17.5 percent. She looks forward to Manuel Schwalm's statements regarding Alice Weidel and the planned introduction of a new plastic tax showing their effect. https://t.co/epMPc3jYr4 #Politik #Wahlen #Deutschland (translated)
Dr. Rainer Zitelmann described the situation as sick and wrote that the federal government sees a need for more than 1000 positions due to the planned introduction of a sugar tax and a plastic tax. https://t.co/UpWr4cPQZ3 #Zuckersteuer #Plastiksteuer #Bundesregierung (translated)
The German coalition plans a new plastic tax of 550 euros per ton for packaging with a plastic content of over five percent, which is set to take effect in July 2027. #Plastiksteuer #Kunststoffverpackung #Deutschland (translated)
Specifically, Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (48, SPD) is planning for the plastic tax (set to come into effect on July 1, 2027) with 788 employees at customs, 28 at the federal IT service provider ITZBund, and three in the Finance Ministry. #Steuerpolitik #Bürokratie #Zuckersteuer (translated)
The Australian exchange student wrote that some people believed Germany was saving the world by using paper straws, which he called carcinogenic, blowing up nuclear power plants, and imposing a plastic tax. He described society as shaped by people who believed the evening news. #Deutschland #Umweltschutz #Gesellschaft (translated)
