German Political Parties Unveil Diverging Economic Plans Ahead of 2025 Election

With Germany's economy facing stagnation, parties propose varied strategies to address high energy costs, taxes, and bureaucracy.

Germany's economy is expected to stagnate in 2024, with only minimal growth projected for 2025, prompting economic recovery to become a key election issue.
The SPD proposes a €100 billion 'Deutschlandfonds' to invest in future technologies, alongside tax incentives for sustainable businesses through a 'Made in Germany' bonus.
The CDU/CSU aims to abolish the solidarity surcharge, reduce VAT for gastronomy, and cut bureaucracy to stimulate growth and support small businesses.
The Greens advocate for a temporary 10% investment bonus for businesses and propose reforming the debt brake to fund infrastructure and climate initiatives.
Other parties, including the FDP, AfD, and Linke, present distinct approaches ranging from deregulation and simplified taxes to wealth redistribution and industrial transformation.