AfD Wins Saxony-Anhalt Election; Debate Intensifies Over Bitcoin Tax Policy

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AfD secured 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt, bringing capital gains tax policy into focus. The party opposes taxing private mining and Lightning nodes. Germany’s Ministry of Finance plans to eliminate the 12-month holding exemption, aiming to raise at least €1 billion. AfD argues the policy aligns with CFT efforts and calls for clearer definitions of business activity. The result strengthens AfD’s role in tax reform discussions in Berlin.

ME News reports that on September 8 (UTC+8), Germany’s far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD), secured first place in the Saxony-Anhalt state election with 43.8% of the vote, winning 39 out of 83 seats, while the CDU’s vote share dropped sharply to 17.2%. Although this victory does not directly impact federal tax law, it will further strengthen AfD’s influence in Berlin’s discussions on cryptocurrency tax reform. AfD has consistently advocated for retaining the 12-month holding period exemption for Bitcoin and opposes classifying private mining and Lightning Network node operations as commercial activities subject to taxation. In contrast, the German Federal Ministry of Finance is planning to eliminate this tax exemption, aiming to generate at least €1 billion in additional annual revenue. (Source: ChainCatcher)

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