{"id":3900,"date":"2026-05-07T15:38:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitcoin-bundesverband.de\/cdu-csu-positions-itself-against-new-crypto-taxes\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T15:41:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:41:12","slug":"cdu-csu-positions-itself-against-new-crypto-taxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitcoin-bundesverband.de\/en\/cdu-csu-positions-itself-against-new-crypto-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"CDU\/CSU positions itself against new crypto taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CDU\/CSU positions itself against new crypto taxes<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1738314649405{border-top-width: 3px !important;border-right-width: 3px !important;border-bottom-width: 3px !important;border-left-width: 3px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #F7931A !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1778161094229{border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #F7931A !important;}”]\n

CDU\/CSU parliamentary group, there is no reason to abolish the holding period and the coalition agreement also rules out new taxes.<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n

The current discussion surrounding a possible tightening of the taxation of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies has been causing considerable uncertainty among investors, companies and market participants for days.<\/p>\n

After German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil announced his intention to “tax cryptocurrencies differently” in future, many people got the impression that the abolition of the existing holding period for Bitcoin & Co. had already been politically decided or agreed within the governing coalition.<\/p>\n

However, a recent response from the CDU\/CSU parliamentary group to a citizens’ inquiry, which is available to Blocktrainer<\/a>, shows a different picture.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n

CDU\/CSU: “No reason to change the tried and tested regulation”<\/h2>\n

In its letter dated 06.05.2026, the CDU\/CSU parliamentary group clarifies:<\/p>\n

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“From the perspective of the CDU\/CSU parliamentary group, there is no reason to change the tried and tested regulation.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The group also points out that such a measure:<\/p>\n

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“also not agreed in the coalition agreement”.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This makes it clear:
\nThe debate initiated by Lars Klingbeil is evidently by no means coordinated within the coalition.<\/p>\n

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Bitcoin comparable to gold and foreign currencies for tax purposes<\/h2>\n

The tax classification by the CDU\/CSU is particularly noteworthy.<\/p>\n

The letter expressly points out that the existing one-year holding period is an expression of systematic consistency in tax law.<\/p>\n

The regulation therefore applies not only to cryptocurrencies, but also to:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1778160484798{margin-left: 50px !important;}”]\n

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  • Gold<\/li>\n
  • Foreign currency transactions<\/li>\n
  • comparable private sales transactions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]\n

    An isolated abolition of the holding period exclusively for cryptocurrencies would break this tax law system.<\/p>\n

    This classification is of considerable importance because it shows:
    \nBitcoin and cryptocurrencies are not viewed by the CDU\/CSU as a problematic asset class across the board, but are placed in the same category as established assets under tax law.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n

    Positive signals for Bitcoin and crypto<\/h2>\n

    The letter also contains another important sentence:<\/p>\n

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    The CDU\/CSU wants to continue to take part in a discussion on how crypto assets could be incorporated more transparently and effectively “into pension provision, for example”.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    This is a remarkably constructive approach.<\/p>\n

    While parts of the political debate have recently associated cryptocurrencies primarily with tax fraud or financial crime, the CDU\/CSU is signaling openness to an objective and future-oriented debate on Bitcoin and digital assets.<\/p>\n

    In international competition in particular, it is becoming increasingly clear that countries with innovation-friendly framework conditions attract capital, companies and technological developments.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n

    Objective debate instead of general suspicion<\/h2>\n

    The past few days have shown how quickly Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies can come under general political suspicion.<\/p>\n

    It is therefore all the more important that there are different voices within the federal government and the coalition parties and that the discussion is clearly by no means settled.<\/p>\n

    The CDU\/CSU statement shows:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1778160544817{margin-left: 50px !important;}”]\n

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    • The holding period is still politically defensible<\/li>\n
    • New crypto taxes are controversial within the coalition<\/li>\n
    • Bitcoin is not viewed exclusively negatively<\/li>\n
    • And some politicians are increasingly recognizing the potential of digital assets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]\n

      Nothing has been decided yet.
      However, the current discussion clearly shows that political forces are already positioning themselves for a future tightening of taxation on Bitcoin and crypto assets.<\/p>\n

      This makes it all the more important that all those affected prepare for this debate at an early stage and raise their voices together.<\/p>\n

      This is because the effects would go far beyond individual investors. Those affected would include: <\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1778160910655{margin-left: 50px !important;}”]\n

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      • Crypto savers and long-term investors<\/li>\n
      • Banks and financial service providers<\/li>\n
      • Crypto exchanges and brokers<\/li>\n
      • Bitcoin-related companies<\/li>\n
      • Tax consultants and compliance departments<\/li>\n
      • as well as merchants and payment providers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]\n

        Now is the right time to gather objective arguments, clarify the facts and work together to preserve the existing holding period.<\/p>\n

        Only if the stakeholders concerned organize themselves at an early stage and present a united front will their perspective be sufficiently taken into account in the political debate.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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