He has already had to pay a "solidarity tax" that was close to 1, 000 euros.

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They will also pay an additional 2.5 per cent "solidarity tax" on their income.

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But a solidarity tax for Greece, Portugal, Italy etc?

BBC: Stark choices for Europe

They are still paying a solidarity tax.

BBC: Stark choices for Europe

To their enormous credit west Germans voted to impose on themselves a 7p tax rise - a "solidarity" tax - not for one year but for more than a generation.

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