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Chancellor Friedrich Merz has firmly ruled out tax hikes to fill Germany's massive €30 billion budget gap for 2027, intensifying debate within Berlin's coalition government.

In this video, we break down the political standoff between Merz's CDU and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD), who had floated higher taxes to cover the deficit.

Explore key points:
Why Merz refuses any tax increases and insists on upholding the coalition agreement
The ongoing friction within the government as Germany faces a shrinking economy and tough choices on spending
Challenges and impact of potential welfare or benefit cuts, with opposition from the SPD and labor ministry
Consequences for Germany's welfare system, pensions, unemployment benefits, and competitiveness

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Keywords: Germany budget 2027, Friedrich Merz tax policy, SPD coalition, German economy crisis, welfare cuts, tax increase debate, Berlin politics.