• The conservative bloc's goal is to make Germany the financial center of Europe - a long-held desire that, however, brings the country strong competition from London and Paris. At the same time, the country's so-called three-pillar banking system is to be preserved, which analysts say limits mergers and bank profits.
• Their aim is to further develop the European Capital Markets Union, a favourite topic of the banks, to which other established parties have only paid lip service over the years.
• They advocate establishing Germany as a leading location for venture capital and company start-ups, which is to be achieved, among other things, through tax incentives.
• They want to create a customs police force with stronger powers to combat money laundering and financial crime.
• They advocate maintaining a variety of payment methods, including cash, and only want a digital euro - which the European Central Bank is currently working on - if it offers added value. (Half of Germans said they would definitely or probably use a digital euro, according to a survey by the central bank.)
• They support an increase in tax allowances in order to reduce inheritance tax and taxes on real estate purchases, and reject a wealth tax that has already been suspended for decades.
• What is the CDU/CSU's stance on cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin?
  The CDU/CSU remains vague about Bitcoin and criticizes the risks such as money laundering. It promotes technologies such as blockchain, but relies on strict regulations and emphasizes security aspects.

• The AfD is calling for Germany to leave the Eurozone. The EU-sceptical party has long held this demand, even though the currency is widely accepted among the population.
• It wants to support the reintroduction of the Deutsche Mark with gold and demands the return of German gold reserves abroad.
• She advocates "comprehensive deregulation" of Bitcoin, wallets and trading. (Regulators have been cautious on cryptocurrencies so far.)
• The AfD rejects a digital euro and insists that cash is enshrined in the constitution both as legal tender and as a fundamental civil liberty right.
• The AfD rejects a European deposit guarantee scheme for banks.
• She wants to abolish both inheritance tax and wealth tax.
• It calls for an increase in the tax-free amounts from dividends, interest and capital gains.
• What is the AfD's stance on cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin?
  The AfD sees Bitcoin as a symbol of freedom and independence from state control. It rejects state intervention and advocates free competition in the area of cryptocurrencies.
  Sees Bitcoin as a monetary policy opportunity for Germany and another option in a currency competition that is to be pursued in greater detail. In its decentralized nature, cryptocurrencies can be an alternative to central bank money and offer corresponding options for the responsible citizen. In times of an increasingly intrusive state, Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies should be a relevant element in payment transactions. The AfD rejects new regulatory interventions in this regard

• The SPD proposes introducing a financial transaction tax, like the one levied in some European countries on the purchase and sale of shares.
• They vow to tax the super-rich, in line with a commitment by the world's 20 largest economies (G20).
• She wants to reintroduce the wealth tax – something she has been calling for for years but which has never happened – and adjust the inheritance tax so that more is paid on assets worth millions and billions.
• “The super-rich should be more involved in financing the common good,” their program states.
• What is the SPD's stance on cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin?
  The SPD is skeptical about Bitcoin and sees it as speculative. It prioritizes the euro as a stable means of payment and supports strict regulation at the European level.

• Like the SPD, the Greens also want to limit the inheritance tax exemption and introduce a global billionaire tax.
• The party is calling for a nationwide service center that will pool expertise on the misuse of cryptocurrencies and help states combat financial crime.
• It promises to further develop a transparency register for companies to make it more difficult for criminals to hide their money behind complicated corporate structures.
• Germany should play a pioneering role in improving the regulation of sustainable finance and all financial investments by the state must be made according to sustainability criteria, it is said.
• They advocate giving the financial supervisory authority BaFin responsibility for protection against so-called greenwashing and want easily understandable standards for sustainable investments.
• What is the Green Party’s stance on cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin?
  The Greens are critical of Bitcoin because of its high energy consumption. They rely on strict regulations and advocate for state-controlled alternatives such as the digital euro.

• What is the FDP's stance on cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin?
  The FDP supports Bitcoin as an innovative financial instrument and sees it as an opportunity for diversification and technological innovation. It relies on clear, but market-based regulations and promotes crypto start-ups.

• What is Die Linke's stance on cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin?
  The left rejects Bitcoin because it is speculative and energy-intensive. They demand greater government control, strict regulations and the abolition of tax advantages.

Conclusion: This is what the parties think of crypto and Bitcoin

• The CDU/CSU is committed to promoting technology, but emphasizes risks such as money laundering. It supports state digital currencies (e-Euro) and stricter wallet controls, but does not mention BTC & Co in its program.
• In its program, the AfD praises Bitcoin as “state-free money” and rejects regulation, but does not yet have any concrete implementation concepts.
• The Greens reject competing currencies such as BTC, criticize energy consumption and demand EU regulation. The digital euro is seen as an alternative.
• The SPD is vague in its statements, prioritizes the euro and is skeptical about Bitcoin (volatility, stability risks).
• The FDP is innovation-friendly: it wants to enable Bitcoin reserves, promote crypto ETFs and strengthen market-based solutions.
• The left rejects cryptocurrencies as speculative and environmentally harmful and calls for taxes on profits and state control.

• How does the EU MiCA regulation affect German parties?
• The EU MiCA regulation creates uniform rules for dealing with cryptocurrencies and is welcomed by most German parties as it ensures greater transparency and legal certainty.
  Parties such as the CDU/CSU and the Greens see MiCA as a basis for curbing risks such as money laundering and the misuse of cryptocurrencies. The FDP emphasizes that MiCA must not hinder innovation, while the AfD stresses that national regulations beyond the MiCA requirements are unnecessary. The Left also supports MiCA, but may call for stricter controls at the national level.Does any party support Bitcoin as an official currency reserve?The FDP supports the idea of including Bitcoin as part of currency reserves. It argues that Bitcoin could be an innovative addition to gold and foreign exchange to strengthen the resilience of central banks. No other party takes this approach; most are skeptical of Bitcoin or reject it as a speculative asset. The CDU/CSU and the Greens instead focus on the further development of state digital currencies such as the digital euro.
  
  

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