German economy minister proposes bigger commuter tax break, rejects windfall tax

BERLIN, April 10 (Reuters) - German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche on Friday proposed raising the tax break for commuters to help with high energy costs and firmly rejected a windfall tax on surplus energy profits.

Reiche also called for lower diesel taxes for trucks and more direct payments to help people who travel long distances to work.


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