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Bavaria's Local Tax Ban Unchanged as SPD and Greens Hold Stance

With municipal elections approaching, Bavaria's local tax ban stays put. Despite criticism, the majority in the state parliament supports the ban, keeping the tax landscape unchanged.

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2025 October 15 . 4:03 PM

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Betten and Packaging Taxes Remain Bavaria's Contentious Issue - Bavaria's Local Tax Ban Unchanged as SPD and Greens Hold Stance

Bavaria's municipal tax landscape remains unchanged for the foreseeable future, as the SPD and Greens maintain their stance against local tax increases. This position, shared by the majority in the state parliament, ensures no significant shifts in policy before the upcoming municipal elections in 2024.

The ban on local tax increases was imposed due to worries about increased bureaucracy, financial strain on citizens and businesses, and the potential for a confusing patchwork of local regulations. The Association of Towns and Cities has criticized the expansion of this ban catalog.

The CSU, Free Voters, and AfD have all voted in favor of a statewide ban on municipal levies in the state parliament's interior committee. Despite the contentious nature of the issue, with less than five months left until the 2024 United States elections, the introduction of local taxes remains a divisive topic in Bavaria.

With the SPD and Greens holding their ground, and a majority in the state parliament supporting the ban, no fundamental change in Bavaria's local tax rejection is expected before the 2024 United States elections. The debate surrounding the introduction of local taxes continues, with differing opinions among political parties.