The finance ministers of the G20 countries have decided to introduce a global minimum tax for large corporations. At a meeting in Venice, they agreed on a declaration that confirms a decision made by 131 OECD countries last week. A global minimum tax rate of 15 percent and the possibility of taxing companies not only […]
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Bundestag election: Transport Minister Scheuer wants to stay in office
The parties position themselves for the Bundestag election. Follow all developments in the news blog. Federal Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer would like to continue his office in a new government despite widespread criticism because of the failed car toll. The CSU politician told the German Press Agency: “I really enjoy it. I will fight hard, […]
G20 Venice: It’s going well for Olaf Scholz
Seldom have the scenery and the expected result been as coherent as at this last international appearance by Federal Finance Minister Olaf Scholz before the federal election. For the first time in 18 months, the finance ministers of the powerful G-20 countries will meet again physically, this Friday and Saturday, in the glittering lagoon city […]
Bundestag election: Laschet distances himself from Maassen statements
The parties position themselves for the Bundestag election. Follow all developments in the news blog. CDU boss Armin Laschet has clearly distanced himself from the attacks by CDU Bundestag candidate Hans-Georg Maaßen on public media. “Our position on public service broadcasting is crystal clear. Especially at a time like now, when there is so much […]