The Ministry of Finance Proposes a New Financial Equalization Model for Local Governments for Discussion
Latvia's Ministry of Finance has proposed a new financial equalization model for local governments, emphasizing the exclusion of property tax revenues from the system to enhance fiscal autonomy.
Equalization of Financial Resources between States: We are Solidary, but We Have Nothing to Give Away
The article discusses the need for reforms in the German equalization payment system among states, emphasizing that solidarity must come with accountability and necessary changes.
The Bauska District Municipality Expressed Concerns to Ašeradens about the New Municipal Financial Equalization Model
The Bauska District Municipality is concerned about the new municipal financial equalization model discussed during a visit from Finance Minister Arvils Ašeraden.
Krauklis: The new funding model will ensure better service availability
The new municipal financial equalization model proposed by Latvia's Ministry of Finance is expected to slow down the disparity between wealthy and impoverished municipalities, according to Vents Armands Krauklis.
Dispute over the State Financial Equalization: Numbers, Please
There is a conflict regarding the financial equalization system in Germany, where states like Bavaria and Hesse are unhappy about financially supporting economically strong yet financially weak city-states such as Berlin and Bremen.
Federal States: How Justified is the Longstanding Conflict over Financial Equalization?
The article discusses the ongoing debate in Germany about Bavaria's contributions to the federal financial equalization system, particularly in light of remarks by Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder.
A quarter of the income tax revenue from Mārupes district is redistributed in favor of other municipalities
Approximately a quarter of the income tax revenue from the Mārupes district is redistributed to benefit other municipalities, a practice deemed unfair by Aivars Osītis, the chairman of the Mārupes council, in light of the Finance Ministry's proposed new municipal financial equalization model.
The Ministry of Finance Proposes to Reform the Municipal Financial Equalization Model
The Ministry of Finance's proposal for reforming the municipal financial equalization model aims to create a fairer and more sustainable financing structure for local governments.
F. A. Z. Podcast for Germany: The New Söder Alliance: Lions or Workhorses?
Three state leaders from Bavaria, Hesse, and Baden-Württemberg are challenging the financial equalization system in Germany, claiming it is unfair and places too much burden on certain regions.
Three Lions Alliance: Söder speaks of 'Transfer Neglect'
The Three Lions Alliance, consisting of political leaders from Bavaria, Hesse, and Baden-Württemberg, criticized the current financial compensation system among German states, claiming their regions should not bear the financial burdens of the whole Republic.
State Financial Equalization: Bavaria and Hesse Indignant About Something That Has Already Been Abolished
Bavaria and Hesse express indignation over the state financial equalization system, despite it having been abolished six years ago and replaced with new rules.
"Taking on debt to pay for financial equalization – absurd and incomprehensible to citizens"
Hesse must now take on debt to fulfill its obligation to support financially weaker federal states, with Prime Minister Rhein (CDU) advocating for significant changes to the financial equalization system, echoing the sentiments of Bavaria's Prime Minister Söder (CSU).
Salary Deductions 2026: When the Levies Consume the Tax Equalization
The article discusses the upcoming changes in salary deductions at the start of 2026 and how these changes could affect the net income of employees in terms of tax and social contributions.