Jan 19, 2010
The Finance Ministry of Germany has stated that it is opposed to the imposition of an EU-wide tax, in response to a suggestion by the Finance Ministry of Luxembourg.
Ahead of the EU and Euro-zone Finance Minister Summit held on January 18th and 19th, Luc Frieden, Finance Minister of Luxembourg, called for a new tax to [...]
The Finance Ministry of Germany has stated that it is opposed to the imposition of an EU-wide tax, in response to a suggestion by the Finance Ministry of Luxembourg.
Ahead of the EU and Euro-zone Finance Minister Summit held on January 18th and 19th, Luc Frieden, Finance Minister of Luxembourg, called for a new tax to be instated across the whole of the EU. German officials quickly denounced the idea, claiming that the EU already has sufficient funds. The German Ministry also ... Read More
Nov 9, 2009
Gordon Brown, UK Prime Minister, brought forward a suggestion at the G20 summit, to instate a global foreign currency transaction tax on banks (commonly referred to as a Tobin Tax). The idea created an almost immediate split of opinion within the G20.
At the G20 Summit on November 7th, in St. Andrews, Scotland, the UK Prime [...]
Gordon Brown, UK Prime Minister, brought forward a suggestion at the G20 summit, to instate a global foreign currency transaction tax on banks (commonly referred to as a Tobin Tax). The idea created an almost immediate split of opinion within the G20.
At the G20 Summit on November 7th, in St. Andrews, Scotland, the UK Prime Minister suggested banks be levied with a tax on their financial transactions. Gordon Brown made it clear that he wishes to see the burden of bank bailouts ... Read More
Oct 21, 2009
Negotiations between the proposed coalition of Germany’s Christian Social Union (CSU), Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Free Democratic Party (FDP) have reached a framework for future tax cuts.
Following a weekend of negotiations, statements were made on Monday the 19th of October, releasing some indications of Germany’s future tax direction. Much detail concerning the agreements reached [...]
Negotiations between the proposed coalition of Germany’s Christian Social Union (CSU), Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Free Democratic Party (FDP) have reached a framework for future tax cuts.
Following a weekend of negotiations, statements were made on Monday the 19th of October, releasing some indications of Germany’s future tax direction. Much detail concerning the agreements reached and projections created during the negotiations has been kept secret, but clear indication has been made that all involved parties are dedicated to providing tax ... Read More
Oct 14, 2009
The newly elected German coalition featuring the Free Democratic Party (FDP) has refused to fund tax cuts for the nation with further debt increases.
Germany’s 27th of September election saw creation of a Christian Democratic Union (CDP), Christian Social Union (CSU) and FDP coalition. While campaign promises of all parties have maintained that tax cuts [...]
The newly elected German coalition featuring the Free Democratic Party (FDP) has refused to fund tax cuts for the nation with further debt increases.
Germany’s 27th of September election saw creation of a Christian Democratic Union (CDP), Christian Social Union (CSU) and FDP coalition. While campaign promises of all parties have maintained that tax cuts would be a priority for the coalition, contentions arisen as to the matter of their funding.
The newly formed coalition will undergo a final round of negotiations ... Read More
