German CDU criticizes proposed taxes, demands middle-class relief in Berlin

Hessian CDU General Secretary Leopold Born criticizes proposed sugar, tobacco, and sparkling wine taxes as unserious, calling for promised relief for the middle class and no new taxes. This signals intra-coalition or opposition pressure on fiscal policy ahead of Berlin negotiations, potentially complicating tax reform efforts.

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