The coalition of SPD, FDP and Greens is arguing about tax for crisis winners

Berlin (energate) - A discussion about an "excess profits tax" has flared up in the coalition government. The tax is to be paid by companies that are currently making particularly high profits due to the Ukraine war and general inflation, such as petroleum companies. The SPD and parts of the Greens are in favour, while the FDP rejects an additional tax. Previously, the Left Party had pleaded for it. Austria i ...