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German Finance Minister Open to Fuel Tax Cut, Pushes EU Solutions

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) signals openness to reducing fuel taxes, a reversal from prior resistance, while advocating for EU-level measures. The proposal is preliminary and lacks specifics, but could signal a shift in German energy policy ahead of elections.

Zeit Onlineabout 8 hours agoDECredibility 26%View source

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