Federal Ministry of Finance
Heating Costs Set to Increase: New Plan for CO2 Prices Revealed
Heating with gas A reduced VAT of seven percent applies to gas until the end of March 2024. (Photo: IMAGO/Wolfgang Maria Weber) Düsseldorf Anyone who heats with oil or gas will have to reckon with greater price increases in the future than in the past. The federal government has drawn up a new plan for … Read more
“German Finance Minister to Announce Tax Revenue Projections up to 2028 from Japan”
AOn Thursday, Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) will announce from far away Japan what the federal, state and local governments can expect in terms of tax revenue up to the year 2028. Most recently, 993 billion euros were forecast for the next year, of which 390 billion euros are attributable to the federal government. After … Read more
“Corona Pandemic Costs Federal Government 440 Billion Euros: A Breakdown of Business Tax Expenses”
Business tax expenses The corona pandemic has cost the federal government 440 billion euros so far Status: 01:08 a.m | Reading time: 3 minutes Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD): During the Corona crisis, he was Finance Minister responsible for the federal budget Those: Armando Franca/AP/dpa You can listen to our WELT podcasts here In order to … Read more
Why the Banking Crises Persist: The Consequences of Gambling with Credit
The banking system in free fall Regulators and politicians around the world are trying to allay fears of a new banking crisis. But the bankruptcy of Silicon Valley Bank and the emergency merger of UBS and Credit Suisse were not the end. Even after the experiences of 2008, it was not possible to regulate the … Read more
Because hardly anyone wants to donate money to the state
Reichstag in Berlin Anyone who wants can donate money to the state, but hardly anyone wants it. (Photo: IMAGO/serienlicht) Berlin Marlene Engelhorn is a descendant of the BASF company founder Friedrich Engelhorn, will inherit double-digit millions and would like to pay significantly more taxes. With about 60 other millionaires, she is involved in the “taxmenow” … Read more
UK against loosened capital rules for financial institutions
Rishi Sunak The British prime minister is under pressure from Brexit supporters. (Photo: dpa) London Since the UK left the European Union nearly three years ago, Brexit advocates have promised a “big bang” that will free UK financial services firms from the regulatory shackles of EU membership. Andrew Griffith, Secretary of State for the City … Read more
Who gets how substantially money in September?
– Electric power, gas, food: costs in Germany are on the rise. To reduce individuals, the federal federal government has resolved on an support package. In addition to the nine-euro invoice and the heating subsidy, there is an additional vital evaluate: the flat-charge power rate, EPP for brief. In September, several workers will come across … Read more
“Cum-Ex” defendant complains about prison conditions
– “Cum-Ex” key figure Berger Hanno Berger (M), defendant and lawyer, talks to his lawyers in the courtroom. Photo: Oliver Berg/dpa – (Photo: dpa) – – – – Before the Bonn regional court, the 71-year-old said on Thursday that it was “not necessarily humane if you are housed in a room that is largely moldy … Read more
Mayor Barbara Meyer is fighting for local government debt relief in Berlin
March 29, 2022 at 11:29 am Saarbrücken mayor campaigns for debt relief for local authorities at the federal government : “The topic is currently not at the top of the political agenda – a mistake” – Saarbrücken Mayor Barbara Meyer (Greens). Photo: Becker Bredel – – Interview Saarbrücken The Saarbrücken mayor is leading dozens of … Read more