Voters are strongly opposed to raising VAT to fund either the army or a 13th pension payment.
A poll for the Blick newspaper shows more than three-quarters reject a proposed VAT increase to boost military spending, with opposition cutting across all political parties.
Two-thirds also oppose a rise to pay for the extra pension payment.
Many doubt the army would use extra funds effectively.
The poll shows there’s a chasm between the wishes of the government and the people.
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