Reiner Holznagel

Reiner Holznagel is the president of the Bund der Steuerzahler (Taxpayers Association), a German organization advocating for lower taxes and responsible government spending. He is currently newsworthy due to his vocal criticism of proposed tax increases and government reform plans. Recent articles highlight his opposition to potential VAT increases, warning of a significant financial burden on households (estimated at €350 per household annually). He also criticizes the government's reform plans, arguing that savings should first be found within the state itself before burdening citizens with higher taxes or altering policies like Ehegattensplitting (spousal splitting). Holznagel's perspective is relevant in the context of growing pressure on the German state due to rising costs, including concerns about the financial implications of the large number of civil servants, particularly teachers, and their future pensions.