Jan 7 • 18:22 UTC 🇩🇪 Germany Die Welt

Redistribution from bottom to top – the fairy tale of the socially acceptable CO₂ tax

In 2025, the German government generated a record €21.4 billion from CO₂ certificates, primarily paid by consumers through fuel and heating purchases, while the funds mainly benefitted property owners, electric vehicle drivers, and industrial enterprises.

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