Tag: tax
Push towards EU windfall tax gains momentum after high fuel prices
(de-news.net) – The push for an EU-wide windfall tax on oil companies is gaining momentum as high fuel prices continue to burden consumers and businesses….
Klingbeil’s tax reform faces growing resistance within German coalition (Update)
(de-news.net) – Within Germany’s governing coalition, Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil’s (SPD) proposed tax reforms are facing significant opposition, particularly from lawmakers in the CDU…
Germany’s sugar tax triggers debate over prevention, revenue, and economic costs
(de-news.net) – Germany’s proposed sugar tax has sparked debate over how its revenue should be used, with consumer advocates and municipalities calling for dedicated funding…
Klingbeil and Hubig present action plan to strengthen tax crime enforcement
(de-news.net) – Two German ministers have unveiled a broad action plan to strengthen enforcement against tax evasion and financial crime through tougher penalties, expanded investigative…
Steeper tobacco tax increase through 2030 to bolster budget, meet health goals (Update)
(de-news.net) – Germany’s governing coalition plans to raise tobacco taxes more than previously proposed, increasing cigarette prices to nearly 12 euros by 2030. The revised…
Tax, labor, and welfare overhaul: coalition advances comprehensive reform program
(de-news.net) – A new, comprehensive 34-point reform package by Germany’s CDU/CSU-SPD coalition includes tax relief, deregulation, labor-market and pension changes, stricter social-benefit regulations, and industrial…
Fuel tax relief gains support as studies show consumer benefits
(de-news.net) – Political and economic debate continues over the temporary fuel rebate introduced in response to rising energy prices linked to the Iran war. Some…
Coalition agrees on coordination framework for tax and social reforms
(de-news.net) – Germany’s CDU/CSU-SPD coalition has agreed on a procedural framework for reforms while leaving major fiscal and policy questions unresolved. At the same time,…