Debate about relief for companies: Scholz dissatisfied with compromise. Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) believes lower tax rates for companies are necessary.

Union's approval of the preliminary compromise, which is intended to reduce the burden on states and municipalities, may still fail in the mediation committee. It could “massively support” companies. However, economists spoke of a drop in the ocean. The compromise on the Growth Opportunities Act is still stuck between the Bundestag and the Bundesrat.