Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) and Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) say they want to work together on corporate tax reform. Both sides are now more conciliatory.

But the question of money remains. Lindner once again rejected his cabinet colleague's proposal to set up a special fund worth billions to relieve the burden on companies. If you really want to do something about taxes, the easiest and quickest way would be to abolish the solidarity surcharge for companies.