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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

How Mette Frederiksen's seven-year proposal against inequality has progressed

Mette Frederiksen's campaign against economic inequality unfolds amidst criticism of her previous proposals' implementation.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Hereโ€™s how Mette Frederiksenโ€™s seven-year-old proposal against inequality has progressed

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has renewed her campaign against economic inequality, revealing that only a minority of the proposals from 2019 have been implemented.

Feb 27 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Does it fit that a wealth tax would cost the state billions? The graph shows what happened in Norway

The proposal for a wealth tax in Denmark sparks debate about its potential economic impact, drawing comparisons with Norway's experience.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Starting today, the Budget Committee will hold debates on zero consumption tax on food products and security

The Japanese Budget Committee will begin discussions on the government's budget proposal, focusing on issues like zero consumption tax on food and security measures.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Police action at school in Helsinge concluded

Reactions to the Social Democrats' proposal for a 0.5 percent tax on assets over 25 million kroner vary widely, with business leaders calling it harmful and inequality advocates supporting it.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Police are massively present at school in North Zealand

Reactions to the Social Democrats' proposal for a 0.5% tax on fortunes over 25 million kroner vary widely, highlighting a divide between business leaders and social advocacy groups.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Three men remanded for robberies

The Danish Social Democrats' proposal for a 0.5% tax on fortunes over 25 million kroner has sparked mixed reactions, from strong opposition by Dansk Industri to support by Oxfam Denmark.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

The Social Democrats' Proposal for a Wealth Tax Causes Division

The Social Democrats' proposed 0.5% wealth tax on fortunes over 25 million kroner has sparked mixed reactions ranging from disapproval to support.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

The Social Democrats are running for election on a wealth tax: Criticism says it is a populist and irresponsible proposal

The Danish Social Democrats, led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, propose a wealth tax targeting the richest citizens to reduce inequality ahead of the upcoming election, facing criticism for being populist.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

5% VAT on Electricity? Poland Skeptical of European Commission Proposal

Poland expresses skepticism regarding the European Commission's proposals to lower electricity costs through tax reductions and budget adjustments.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Proposing Property Tax on the Richest Danes

A proposal is being discussed to implement a property tax targeting the wealthiest individuals in Denmark.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Restaurant Industry Opposes Zero Consumption Tax on Food, Government to Consider for 'Two Years'

Japan's restaurant industry opposes the government's proposal to implement a zero consumption tax on food for two years, arguing it could harm their business by driving customers to grocery stores.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Nobody Counts Smotrich, and the Battle for Religious Zionism is Open

The Israeli coalition showed its dysfunctionality by voting against Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's proposal to raise the tax ceiling on international shipments, highlighting internal strife and Smotrichโ€™s waning influence.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves anti-fraud bill but blocks taxation of betting to fund public security

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved an anti-fraud bill aimed at toughening legislation against organized crime, while rejecting a proposal to tax betting as a means to finance public security.

Feb 25 โ€ข 02:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Electric Mayor Acknowledges: Proposal for Housing Tax Will Impact Ordinary Copenhageners

The proposal by Enhedslisten aims to impose a 15% tax on all housing gains over one million kroner, which critics argue will also affect regular homeowners.

Feb 25 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Pay 40 billion taxes in one go

The article discusses a recent tax proposal that involves companies or individuals paying a significant sum of 40 billion krรณnur in a single payment.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Thousands of millionaire families in Copenhagen are set to receive food checks

Thousands of millionaire families in Copenhagen will soon receive tax-free food checks as part of a new proposal awaiting final approval.

Feb 24 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The Govern of Salvador Illa will approve the Budget project this Friday to pressure ERC, which maintains its rejection: "Less self-help messages and more national ambition"

The Catalan government, led by Salvador Illa, plans to approve a budget proposal despite lacking essential support from ERC, which has rejected negotiations over tax concessions.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Example Great Britain: The Overrated Sugar Tax

The article discusses Germany's consideration of a sugar tax in light of Britain's experience, highlighting the recent rejection of such a proposal by the CDU party.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Crypto: The data on the taxation of capital gains from buying and selling

There is a growing proposal in Greece to initially exempt capital gains from cryptocurrency transactions from taxation instead of imposing a tax rate of around 15%.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Surprising assessment of the tax authority's new weapon: This may affect these Finns

A new tax law proposal in Finland may allow the tax authorities access to all citizens' bank information, raising concerns about privacy and data protection.

Feb 21 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Why the Democrats hesitate to raise taxes on the rich

The Democratic Party in the U.S. is divided over the proposal to raise taxes on the wealthy, with prominent figures opposing a new 'billionaire tax.'

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Tough sell for B.C. budget featuring tax hike, record deficit and construction delays

British Columbia's budget proposal is facing criticism due to significant tax increases, a soaring deficit, and cuts in public sector jobs amid ongoing construction delays.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Percentage and Amount: Here is the First Proposal for a Concrete New Property Tax

The debate around a new property tax in Denmark heats up as the Enhedslisten party proposes a tax on housing gains, prompted by growing concerns over wealth accumulation through property ownership.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Schillerovรก presents a new form of EET

The proposal introduced by the minister is set to undergo a consultation process aimed at minimizing exceptions and combating the grey economy and tax evasion.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Troels Lund Poulsen considers Lรธkke's message a personal attack

Troels Lund Poulsen publicly criticizes Lars Lรธkke Rasmussen's proposal to tax property gains, highlighting tensions within the Danish government.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Troels Lund Poulsen views Lรธkke's post on LinkedIn as a personal attack

Troels Lund Poulsen criticizes Lars Lรธkke Rasmussen's proposal to tax housing gains, interpreting it as a personal attack amid tensions in the Danish government.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

It is complicated and expensive to impose a higher tax on unhealthy food

The proposal for increasing taxes on unhealthy foods in Iceland raises concerns about complexity and cost.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Tax Burden: Carsten Linnemann's Tax Plan Reflects Intellectual Poverty

Carsten Linnemann's proposal to adjust the income tax threshold is criticized for being a superficial approach to a deeper issue in Germany's tax system.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Time Thief Social Media: Why We Need a Screen Time Tax

A proposal for taxing social media usage is suggested as a means to improve productivity and address the decline in effective work performance in Germany.

Feb 15 โ€ข 19:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Is consumption tax reduction a prescription? What are the risks embedded in Japan's economy under "Takaichi's strong leadership"?

The article discusses Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's proposal for a two-year suspension of the consumption tax on food and explores the potential impacts and risks on the economy through an interview with chief economist Ryutaro Kono.

Feb 15 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good News for Texas: Greg Abbott Will Eliminate Taxes and Reduce Public Spending

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a proposal aimed at relieving the tax burden for homeowners in the state, which includes constitutional amendments to eliminate certain taxes and is seen as crucial for his re-election campaign.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"No More Discussion..." The Silent Fiscal Discipline Faction of the LDP Regarding Consumption Tax Reduction

The Japanese government's proposal for a two-year abolition of food consumption tax is met with silence from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's fiscal discipline faction, despite initial reservations about tax cuts.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The election year begins with signs that benefits will multiply

Brazil's Congress has approved a proposal to reduce tax rates for certain industries, raising concerns about fiscal responsibility amidst electoral maneuvering.

Feb 11 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform: the tax changes that would alleviate the tax burden and the modifications that were left out

Argentina's Senate is set to discuss a labor reform project that incorporates tax changes aimed at easing the fiscal burden on companies and individuals despite the withdrawal of a key proposal to cut corporate income tax.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Marisa Monte, Laura Schertel, and Ludhmila Hajjar criticize the 'hurry' of the Chamber regarding datacenters

Brazilian artist Marisa Monte, cardiologist Ludhmila Hajjar, and lawyer Laura Schertel criticize the rapid legislative process concerning a tax incentive proposal for datacenters in a recent opinion piece.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government proposes to tax cryptocurrencies at 3.5% of IOF

The Brazilian government is planning to introduce a public consultation on a proposal to tax cryptocurrency purchases and digital assets at a rate of 3.5%.

Feb 10 โ€ข 01:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform: negotiations continue in the Senate, and the Income Tax article could be dropped

Negotiations regarding labor reform in the Argentine Senate are ongoing, with the potential removal of the Income Tax article from the proposal.

Feb 10 โ€ข 01:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Increase child allowances and tax the money as income

A proposal to increase child allowances while taxing them as income argues for a fairer distribution of state benefits.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Now there are demands for the repeal of the tax change - a new proposal from within the government

Otto Andersson, recently elected as the chairman of the RKP parliamentary group, is suggesting a temporary removal of the transfer tax to stimulate the housing market, emphasizing the need for targeted tax measures during the upcoming parliamentary session.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

The last step before bankruptcy is to tax assets

A discussion in a podcast about the implications of the SPD's inheritance tax proposal and its effects on individuals with assets, as voiced by WELT publisher Ulf Poschardt and economist Daniel Stelter.

Jan 15 โ€ข 16:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"By then, I would kick everyone out as Chancellor and go into a minority government"

In a podcast discussion, WELT publisher Ulf Poschardt and economist Daniel Stelter express their concerns over the SPD's proposal for inheritance tax and its potential impacts on individuals with assets in Germany.

Jan 15 โ€ข 16:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
National & Local

Reactions to SPD Tax Concept: Criticism from the Right, Praise from the Left

The SPD's tax proposal has received criticism from right-wing leaders and praise from left-wing parties, with concerns over its implementation and regional tax dynamics.

Jan 13 โ€ข 18:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
National & Local

Inheritance Tax Concept of the SPD: Pure Pragmatism - and that's a good thing

The SPD's new inheritance tax proposal appears as a wellness program for the upper middle class, presenting better chances for success despite some criticisms.

Jan 13 โ€ข 17:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
National & Local

SPD wants new inheritance tax: simpler, fairer, later

The Social Democrats aim to impose taxes on the super-rich while providing benefits to nearly everyone else through their new inheritance tax proposal.

Jan 13 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"The concept comes from a parallel world" โ€“ INSM criticizes SPD's tax plans

The employer-friendly lobby organization INSM has criticized the SPD's proposal to reform inheritance tax, warning it could threaten hundreds of thousands of jobs.

Jan 13 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"The model will harm us all" โ€“ Economy reacts indignantly to SPD plans regarding inheritance tax

The SPD's proposal to reform the inheritance tax, which includes a new exemption limit of one million euros per heir and additional exemptions for businesses, has sparked outrage and confusion among various economic associations.

Jan 13 โ€ข 06:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
National & Local

Newsom Vows to Stop Proposal to Tax Billionaires in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom has pledged to block a proposed tax on billionaires.

Jan 13 โ€ข 05:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Zelenskyy: Ukraine considers US proposal for free economic zone in Donbas

Ukraine is assessing a US proposal to create a free economic zone in the Donbas region, which includes special legal and tax arrangements contingent on military withdrawals.

Jan 10 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Proposal for Reform: Union and SPD Dispute Over Taxes

The SPD seeks to reform inheritance tax, a move opposed by the CSU, leading to challenging negotiations ahead.

Jan 9 โ€ข 13:09 UTC

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