Category: Finance
Tax estimators expect more in tax revenue
(GermanPolicy.com) – According to the Federal Ministry of Finance’s tax estimate, the three traffic light parties, namely the SPD, the Greens, and the FDP, can…
Ecology should be given greater consideration in the traffic route plan
(GermanPolicy.com) – The traffic light parties – SPD, Greens and FDP – want to review the Federal Transport Infrastructure Plan 2030. This should be done…
World Climate Conference: agreement against deforestation and methane emissions
(GermanPolicy.com) – At the beginning of the World Climate Conference in Glasgow, Chancellor Angela Merkel advocated in favor of the concept of CO2 pricing. Steps…
Stalling coalition negotiations between traffic light parties
(GermanPolicy.com) – The Greens have expressed dissatisfaction with the coalition negotiations leading to the formation of a new Federal Government. The Greens’ Federal Managing Director…
FDP chairman Lindner against higher net borrowing
(GermanPolicy.com) – FDP chairman Christian Lindner is against increases in net borrowing as part of the coming Federal Budget beyond 100 billion Euros. The funds…
Walter-Borjans (SPD) warns against a reduction of state benefits
(GermanPolicy.com) – Norbert Walter-Borjans, the outgoing co-chairman of the SPD, has publicly contradicted the FDP. It is impossible to relieve middle incomes without taxing higher…
Wissing (FDP) defends retirement benefits through shares
(GermanPolicy.com) – FDP Secretary General Wissing (FDP) has described the entry into a share-linked pension scheme as announced by the traffic light parties – SPD,…
Söder for relief from VAT
(GermanPolicy.com) – According to CSU chairman Söder, certain VAT rates should be reduced in order to cushion the social disadvantages caused by the currently higher…
Tenants more at risk of poverty than property owners
(GermanPolicy.com) – According to the Federal Government, a quarter of all rented households are at risk of poverty. The rate of poverty risk for tenants…
Fitch confirms Germany’s excellent creditworthiness
(GermanPolicy.com) – The US rating agency Fitch has confirmed Germany’s excellent creditworthiness and retained its AAA rating. Fitch sees Germany’s outlook as “stable”. In their…
