Lars Løkke Rasmussen, the Danish Foreign Minister and leader of the Moderate Party, recently expressed his thoughts on a proposed overhaul of the housing tax system. Speaking from a flight returning from an embassy opening in Rwanda, he detailed plans to pivot the taxation from ongoing property value assessments to taxing profits made from the sale of properties. He emphasizes that the current system of ongoing taxation has significant geographical disparities that may not be sustainable in the long term.

In his statement, Rasmussen called for a national debate on this tax reform, arguing that moving the tax burden away from regular property taxes to a focus on large profits from sales could simplify the system and lessen financial stress on homeowners. He also suggested that such changes would enable lower taxation on work, production, and asset value creation, potentially stimulating the economy.

Rasmussen's remarks come amid criticism from coalition partners, particularly from the Liberal Party, who have expressed concerns about his previous comments regarding new housing taxes. They argue that his proposals may create uncertainty among homeowners, alarming those worried about their property values. Despite this criticism, Rasmussen insists that his intention is to provide a more equitable and straightforward tax system for Danish citizens.