Merz signals electricity tax cut for 2026, contradicting finance minister

German Chancellor Merz publicly backs lowering the electricity tax next year, directly contradicting Finance Minister Klingbeil's recent stance. The disagreement signals internal coalition friction over energy-cost relief, with policy outcome uncertain. A tax cut would reduce household and industrial power costs, supporting consumption and competitiveness.

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