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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF2 from Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The article covers various significant political and social issues in Brazil, including statements from Trump on nuclear arms, governors rejecting Lula's tax request, and key government developments.

Mar 17 โ€ข 22:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: RJ2 on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The article covers various political and social issues in Brazil, including statements by Trump, a denial from governors regarding fuel tax cuts, government funding, international agreements, and legal proceedings against politicians.

Mar 17 โ€ข 22:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A Surprising Tax Proposal from the National Coalition - The Finns Party's Bergbom Was Astounded by Kauma's Statements

Finnish politicians from the National Coalition and The Finns Party have been debating key tax decisions over social media following proposals to remove inheritance tax and reduce corporate tax.

Mar 17 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Home Care Assistance, the Analysis by Family Care: "A Sector Worth 17 Billion, but Half of the Relationships are Irregular. Without Structural Tax Relief, There is a Risk of Social Emergency"

Italy's home care sector, valued at 17 billion euros, faces challenges with half of its relationships being irregular, raising concerns about potential social emergencies without structural tax reforms.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Centrist Party Plans to Participate in the National Conference; Three Party Leaders Meeting on the 18th Raises Concerns About Lagging Discussions

The Centrist Reform Union plans to participate in discussions regarding consumption tax cuts on food and refundable tax credits at the National Social Security Conference, amidst fears of being left behind in debates.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Report Ready for First Debate on Urgent Project for the Construction of Social Housing

The Ecuadorian National Assembly's Economic Development Commission approved a report for the first debate of an urgent law project aimed at incentivizing the construction of social housing to address the housing deficit.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Income Tax 2026: taxpayers will have the option to provide social name

The Brazilian Federal Revenue announced that taxpayers will be able to provide their social name in the 2026 Income Tax declaration, a change that now allows for greater inclusivity.

Mar 16 โ€ข 13:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

January Tax Revenues Decreased, Deficit Was 0.2 Percent of GDP

Estonia's January tax revenue fell significantly compared to last year, resulting in a budget deficit of 0.2 percent of GDP.

Mar 16 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Knud Aarup: The threshold for wealth tax should be lower. We boomers owe it to pay back

Knud Aarup advocates for a lower threshold on wealth tax, highlighting a contentious debate in Denmark's election campaign.

Mar 16 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Will they take over our work and tax payments? How robots and artificial intelligence will change the economy and social system

Elon Musk claims that advancements in artificial intelligence will make humans obsolete in the workforce and allow for a universal basic income, but many economists criticize his views as unrealistic.

Mar 14 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

A Long List of Tax Increases โ€“ This is How Minja Koskela Justifies It

Minja Koskela of the Left Alliance argues that proposed tax increases are less harmful to economic growth than cuts to social security for low-income individuals.

Mar 14 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ministers and authorities explained in committee the bill to boost social housing with tax incentives

Ecuadorian officials discussed a new legislative proposal to promote the construction and donation of social housing as a measure to address the country's significant housing deficit.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Poul Madsen: Mette Frederiksen's wealth tax was sloppy spin. Now it has ended in disaster

Poul Madsen critiques the government's hastily implemented wealth tax as a failed political strategy that mistakenly included affluent families.

Mar 13 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Start of Discussions on Consumption Tax Reduction: Disorganized ruling and opposition parties, LDP says 'methods will be debated later'

The Japanese government begins discussions on reducing the consumption tax, amidst differing views among political parties.

Mar 12 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What conditions must social interest housing meet for donation and tax benefit

The article discusses the conditions that social interest housing must comply with to qualify for donations and tax benefits under a new law in Ecuador.

Mar 12 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: MG1 Thursday, March 12, 2026

The article discusses various political and social issues in Brazil, including tax cuts in light of the upcoming elections and the mobilization of political groups regarding a notable judicial case.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: G1 Thursday, March 12, 2026

The article discusses various significant political and social updates in Brazil and globally, including tax cuts aimed at easing consumer costs during an election year.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Red parties pressure S to reinstate chocolate tax

Red parties in Denmark are urging the Social Democrats to reinstate a chocolate tax that was set to be eliminated, citing a new focus on health funding by the Moderates.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Analysis of urgent law on tax incentives for donations of social interest housing begins

The National Assembly's Economic Development Commission in Ecuador has begun discussing a project aimed at establishing tax incentives for donors of social interest housing, intended to address the housing deficit in the country.

Mar 11 โ€ข 21:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The government confirms the value of the national pension index for 2026

The Estonian government has confirmed a national pension index value of 1.053 for 2026, resulting in an average pension increase of 5.3%.

Mar 11 โ€ข 19:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Before going to testify in a case of million-dollar tax evasion, Pablo Toviggino quoted Pope Francis: 'To live is to try. And whoever tries inevitably stumbles.'

Pablo Toviggino, treasurer of AFA, quoted Pope Francis on his social media before testifying in a tax evasion case involving significant financial misconduct.

Mar 11 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Housing Crisis: The European Parliament Demands Tax Incentives, Funding, and Less Bureaucracy

The European Parliament is urging for initiatives to address the housing crisis in Europe, highlighting the urgency of providing secure living conditions for millions of Europeans.

Mar 11 โ€ข 10:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

8M: The Debt of Social Security and the 'Tax' of Being a Woman

INEGI's recent report reveals a significant decline in access to health services in Mexico, particularly affecting women, correlating with persistent gender disparities.

Mar 11 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Psychiatry, inequality, and obesity medicine: Health profiles in the election debate

Health issues have not featured prominently in the election campaign, but a debate with health politicians highlights several vital topics, including tobacco tax and regional economic balance.

Mar 11 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Venstre wants to give entrepreneurs a particularly low corporate tax

The Danish political party Venstre proposes a significantly lower corporate tax rate for entrepreneurs and small businesses amidst tensions with the Social Democrats over a wealth tax proposal.

Mar 11 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Former Chief Economist: A Wealth Tax Will Trigger a Major Behavioral Change

A former chief economist critiques the Danish Social Democrats' proposal to reintroduce a wealth tax, arguing it may not effectively achieve its goals of equity and increased welfare.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Former Chief Economic Advisor: Research Shows How Wealth Tax Changes Behavior

The article discusses the implications of a proposed wealth tax in Denmark and suggests that it may not be effective in increasing equality or funding welfare due to behavioral changes among the wealthy.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Former chief economist wonders: There are far more effective tools than wealth tax

A former chief economist argues that the proposed wealth tax may not effectively promote equality or generate welfare funds, as it often leads wealth holders to rearrange their finances to evade taxation.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

DWP issues update about new 24/7 service used by 100,000 people

The Department for Work and Pensions has launched an update on a new online service that assists over 100,000 users in accessing benefit verification letters to unlock savings on social tariffs and council tax reductions.

Mar 10 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Wealth Tax Confuses Entrepreneurs: Now the S-Lieutenant Tells What the Party Means

The Danish wealth tax proposal has caused confusion among entrepreneurs and has drawn criticism from political opponents, prompting the Social Democrats to clarify their stance.

Mar 10 โ€ข 08:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

15 business organizations come together to oppose the S-wealth tax

Fifteen business organizations in Denmark have united against the proposed wealth tax by the Social Democrats, arguing that it will harm Danish entrepreneurs and businesses while benefiting foreign entities.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Business organizations in outcry: "Wealth tax will make it harder to keep Danish companies in Danish hands"

Danish business organizations are protesting against a proposed wealth tax, arguing it could lead to the exodus of companies owned by Danes.

Mar 10 โ€ข 05:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Actions to Address Housing Deficit

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has proposed urgent economic legislation to reduce income tax for donations of social housing, as part of efforts to address a housing deficit of nearly two million units.

Mar 10 โ€ข 05:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Susanne Nystrรถm: Astrid Lindgren swept the floor with the social elite

Astrid Lindgren's satirical tale 'Pomperipossa in Monismanien' marks its 50th anniversary, highlighting ongoing changes in Sweden's tax system.

Mar 10 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

New figures: Nearly 3,000 families can receive both food subsidies and be hit by new wealth tax

Approximately 2,900 wealthy Danish families may simultaneously qualify for food subsidies while facing a new wealth tax introduced by the Social Democrats.

Mar 10 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These are the homes included in the new government initiative to boost construction and access

The Ecuadorian government has launched an initiative to promote social housing construction by incentivizing private donations, allowing donors to receive significant tax deductions.

Mar 9 โ€ข 21:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

CAL will consider urgent project of tax incentives for those who donate social housing

The Legislative Administration Council (CAL) of Ecuador will meet to review a proposed tax incentive project aimed at encouraging donations of social housing to address housing shortages.

Mar 9 โ€ข 21:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

New urgent bill to incentivize construction and donation of housing

The government of Ecuador has introduced a new urgent bill to create tax incentives for the donation of social interest housing to encourage private sector participation in addressing housing shortages.

Mar 9 โ€ข 18:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Sumar urges PSOE to approve a social shield with a tax on energy companies and a cap on food prices

Sumar has called on PSOE to urgently implement a social shield to mitigate the economic impacts from the Middle East conflict, proposing a tax on energy firms and price limits on food.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Care System and the Structural Tax of Violence

The article discusses the intertwined nature of gender violence and the caregiving crisis in Mexico, emphasizing the economic costs of such violence.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

If the Social Democrats want to fight inequality, they should forget about wealth tax and start with property gains

The Danish Social Democrats' proposal includes a wealth tax for the richest 1% to combat inequality, but suggestions are made to focus instead on addressing property gains.

Mar 9 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Ministries are making a law that changes nothing in Estonia

Estonian ministries are drafting two new laws affecting platform workers, but significant changes seem unlikely as companies may circumvent potential requirements.

Mar 8 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Objection Exclusive: Why the SPD Proposal for Inheritance Tax is Unjust

The SPD's proposal for reforming inheritance tax is criticized for potentially introducing new inequities and increasing financial burdens on families instead of offering a fair solution.

Mar 5 โ€ข 16:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Lรธkke's demands to the government: Excludes coalition with the far right and rejects wealth tax

Lars Lรธkke Rasmussen outlines several conditions for a potential new government, rejecting any support for a left-leaning coalition reliant on certain parties and dismissing the introduction of a wealth tax.

Mar 5 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Democratic Party of Japan's Tamaki declares intention to participate in Social Security National Conference, center-right Komeito also positive

Democratic Party leader Tamaki has expressed his intention to join the Social Security National Conference to discuss tax reductions and allowances for food consumption.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Businesswoman friend of Lulinha appeals to the Supreme Court to suspend confidentiality breach in INSS CPI

Roberta Moreira Luchsinger has appealed to the Supreme Court of Brazil to suspend the breach of her banking, tax, and telecommunication secrecy approved by a mixed CPI investigating improper discounts in social security benefits.

Mar 3 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Invitation for Komeito to Participate in 'National Conference' from the Ruling Party

Komeito leader Toshiko Takeya announced an invitation from the ruling party to join discussions on consumption tax reductions and tax credits at the National Conference, with considerations to be discussed with the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Centrist Reform Alliance.

Mar 3 โ€ข 05:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takagi, indifferent to 'the hollowing out of the Diet' even in the National Council, maintains distance from participating parties

Prime Minister Takagi continues to distance herself from opposition parties while emphasizing the importance of consumption tax reform in discussions on social security.

Mar 2 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Milei targets taxes and social security after implementing labor reform

After the approval of labor reform, Javier Mileiโ€™s government is shifting its focus to tax and social security reforms in Argentina.

Mar 1 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Here live homeowners with a property valued at one million kroner or less

A proposed housing policy by the Social Democrats in Denmark aims to abolish property value tax for homes valued at one million kroner or less, benefiting homeowners in Lolland and Falster.

Feb 28 โ€ข 18:23 UTC

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