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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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