Germany’s Church Tax Faces Rights Scrutiny

May 30, 2026 - 01:00
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Germany’s Church Tax Faces Rights Scrutiny
Billions collected through the state for major churches raise new questions about pluralism, minority faiths and public accountability. Germany’s church tax generated an estimated €12.7 billion in 2025 for the country’s two largest Christian churches, according to figures cited by the Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft and summarised by Finanzfluss. Around €6.7 billion is estimated to […]