German government parties clash over new health tax proposal

The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has proposed a new health contribution that would apply to all types of income, including capital gains and dividends. The proposal has drawn criticism from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), economic experts, and investor advocates, who argue it is overly complicated and would harm the economy.

Separately, a major strike by ground staff at Lufthansa has forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights across Germany, causing significant travel disruption, particularly at the Frankfurt hub.