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The gap between rich and poor keeps growing. Katrin Göring-Eckardt (Greens) therefore calls for the introduction of a wealth tax.
On the occasion of an Oxfam report on increasing inequality in the distribution of wealth, Katrin Göring-Eckardt, Vice President of the Bundestag, spoke out in favor of a wealth levy in Germany. “It is important that we become one noticeable redistribution of hardships,” said the Greens politician to this editorial team. “A wealth levy introduced once during this time of multiple crises can be an effective first step.”
In this regard, Göring-Eckardt demanded Federal Minister of Finance Christian Lindner (FDP) an “open debate without ideological brakes”. If the gap between rich and poor becomes too great, “craters of injustice tear open our societies,” warned the Bundestag Vice President. You have to get into that too Germany counteract. Also read the comment: The rich are getting more and more – governments must act
The rich keep getting richer: Göring-Eckardt for wealth levy
“social peace we also ensure that everyone helps as much as they can. People with very high fortunes can and must give more in view of the multiple consequences of the crisis,” emphasized Göring-Eckardt.
the Development organization Oxfam had published a report on Monday according to which the gap between rich and poor had widened globally. According to this, the richest one percent of the world’s population has collected around two-thirds of global wealth growth since 2020. Read about it: Oxfam laments inequality – the rich get richer
Göring-Eckardt: “A noticeable redistribution of hardships”
According to Göring-Eckardt, the study shows urgent need for action on. “The burden must be shared more fairly here, too,” the Greens politician continued. Social security and social balance are indispensable.
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