Wahlprogramme 2025 zu "Immobilien", "Mieten" und "Steuern"

Summary

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the policies of key political parties in Germany regarding housing, taxes, and other significant topics. The speaker discusses the FDP's proposals for tax cuts, digital tax administration, and financial education, while also addressing the Left Party's stance on rent controls, wealth taxes, and the transformation of rental properties. Additionally, the video touches on social housing, corporate taxation, and the challenges of implementing these policies. Viewers are invited to share their opinions on wealth taxes and related measures.

Takeaways

• 😀 The FDP advocates for lowering corporate tax rates, eliminating the solidarity surcharge, and simplifying tax processes to encourage economic growth and investment.
• 😀 The FDP is also focused on improving financial literacy and the stock market culture in Germany, proposing measures like a national initiative for financial education in schools.
• 😀 The Left Party (DIE LINKE) strongly supports a nationwide rent cap, halting rent increases for the next six years, and banning rent control tactics like indexing or escalating rents.
• 😀 DIE LINKE also proposes the nationalization of large housing corporations, advocating for social housing construction and a policy of 'no evictions due to unpaid bills.'
• 😀 The FDP proposes a more efficient and digitalized tax system, allowing taxpayers to fill in data once, reducing bureaucratic processes.
• 😀 The Left Party suggests a significant increase in social housing, targeting the creation of 10 million new units, although critics see the budget as insufficient for tackling the housing crisis.
• 😀 Both the FDP and DIE LINKE reject the idea of a wealth tax, but the Left Party supports taxing estates over a million euros and increasing inheritance tax rates for high-value inheritances.
• 😀 The Left Party calls for the removal of the 10-year speculation period for property sales and a heavier tax on property profits, aiming to curb real estate speculation.
• 😀 DIE LINKE opposes the transfer of rental properties to private ownership, proposing a ban on the conversion of rental properties into condominiums to keep housing affordable.
• 😀 The Left Party supports social policies such as a ban on energy shutoffs for unpaid bills and a more significant state role in managing housing and utilities to protect vulnerable populations.

Q & A

What is the main idea behind the FDP's proposals regarding bureaucracy?

The FDP seeks to reduce bureaucracy, arguing that current regulations complicate processes like pension provision and climate protection. However, the party believes that measures like climate dividends or changes to the pension system will not reduce bureaucracy, but rather increase it.

What tax reforms does the FDP propose?

The FDP proposes lowering corporate tax rates to under 25%, eliminating the solidarity surcharge, and adjusting inheritance and gift tax exemptions according to inflation. Additionally, the FDP supports reducing the tax burden on companies and introducing a simplified tax filing process.

What is the FDP's stance on private investments and pension plans?

The FDP advocates for a more favorable environment for private investments and pension planning. This includes reintroducing a holding period for private securities and abolishing restrictions on tax deductions for capital gains, aiming to encourage private retirement savings.

How does DIE LINKE propose to address housing issues?

DIE LINKE proposes a nationwide rent cap, banning rent increases for six years, and eliminating rent escalation clauses. They also advocate for abolishing the modernization levy and ensuring that energy-efficient renovations do not result in higher rent costs for tenants.

What is the stance of DIE LINKE on social housing?

DIE LINKE plans to invest 20 billion euros annually into social housing and aims to build 10 million new social homes. They also seek to make sure that social housing remains affordable and permanent, without temporary restrictions on rents.

What is the proposed plan for expropriating large real estate companies by DIE LINKE?

DIE LINKE proposes expropriating large housing companies with more than 3,000 apartments. The compensation for such expropriation would be below market value, which is expected to deter potential investors but is seen as a solution to the housing crisis.

What is the focus of DIE LINKE's wealth tax proposal?

DIE LINKE proposes a wealth tax for individuals with assets over one million euros, which they believe is necessary to address inequality. They also advocate for higher taxes on inheritances, with a 60% tax rate on estates valued over 3 million euros.

What role does DIE LINKE see for the state in addressing housing shortages?

DIE LINKE believes that the state should play a central role in addressing housing shortages by significantly increasing investment in social housing, controlling rents, and preventing the privatization of rental properties. They also suggest nationalizing large housing corporations to ensure affordable housing.

How does DIE LINKE plan to combat vacant properties?

DIE LINKE proposes a nationwide policy to tax vacant properties with a fee of 10 euros per square meter. They argue this would encourage property owners to either rent out or sell these properties, thus reducing housing shortages.

What is the general attitude of the speaker toward DIE LINKE's economic proposals?

The speaker is skeptical about DIE LINKE's proposals, particularly regarding the nationalization of housing companies and the wealth tax. They believe these measures may deter investment and lead to negative economic consequences, especially in the housing market.