Tag: federal
Federal government sees Germany as a high-tax country – but wants to change little
Even if the bill is repeatedly criticized, the federal government does not deny that Germany is a high-tax country. “In Germany, the tax and duty burden on earned income is…
The US Federal Reserve is signaling further rate hikes throughout the year
US Federal Reserve Chairman Powell Inflation in the USA has fallen sharply, but is still far too high. (Photo: Bloomberg) Washington After the interest rate pause in mid-June, the US…
Cabinet approves draft federal budget
Berlin The federal government is again questioning the cuts in parental allowance it has just planned. If Family Minister Lisa Paus (Greens) has concerns about the measure, “an alternative will…
Federal government cuts funding for quantum technology – criticism from opposition
quantum computer Quantum computers are considered a disruptive technology of the future because they can theoretically solve arithmetic tasks that today’s supercomputers fail. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Germany actually wants to…
Federal Ministry of Finance strengthens controversial anti-money laundering unit FIU
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) Lindner wants to do more to combat money laundering in Germany and, among other things, create a Federal Financial Criminal Police Office. (Photo: IMAGO/dts…
Federal Court of Auditors warns of reform in expert opinion
Berlin The Federal Court of Auditors urgently warns against the planned reform of the EU debt rules. “The reform of the EU fiscal rules will not ensure the sustainability of…
Federal government makes front against Chinese Confucius Institutes
Berlin German security authorities are alarmed by increasing economic and scientific espionage by China. The Office for the Protection of the Constitution recently described the People’s Republic as the “greatest…
Federal government makes front against Chinese Confucius Institutes
Berlin German security authorities are alarmed by increasing economic and scientific espionage by China. The Office for the Protection of the Constitution recently described the People’s Republic as the “greatest…
Brussels rejects federal government plans for new gas-fired power plants
Berlin At Industry Day, Chancellor Olaf Scholz was optimistic: “Only the approval of the EU Commission is still missing” for the construction of new gas-fired power plants, he said about…
The federal government could be forced to recapitalize the Bundesbank
Frankfurt skyline For the past year, the Bundesbank only reported a black zero instead of a profit. (Photo: Blatterspiel/Jan Huebner) Frankfurt Due to losses from the bond purchase program of…
The federal government is lagging behind when it comes to charging station locations
Parking lot with e-charging station So far, however, there have only been tenders for the non-public sector. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The energy industry and with it cities and municipalities complain…
The Federal Constitutional Court is negotiating the 60 billion traffic light trick
A verdict is not expected for a few weeks. But one thing is clear: Should the judges declare the corresponding supplementary budget unconstitutional, that would be financially and politically immense…
The Federal Constitutional Court is negotiating the 60 billion traffic light trick
A verdict is not expected for a few weeks. But one thing is clear: Should the judges declare the corresponding supplementary budget unconstitutional, that would be financially and politically immense…
Economy criticizes the focus of the federal government
Olaf Scholz, Federal Chancellor (left) and BDI boss Siegfried Russwurm (right) Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz tried to allay the worst concerns of the economy at “Industry Day”. (Photo: IMAGO/dts news…
The former deputy chairman of the US Federal Reserve warns of a return to lower interest rates
Richard Clarida The former Fed chair in an interview. (Photo: REUTERS) Frankfurt Uncertainty is high following the recent interest rate decisions by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the European…
The US Federal Reserve takes a pause on interest rates and creates new uncertainty
new York The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has kept interest rates stable for the first time after ten consecutive hikes. At the end of the two-day meeting, the Federal Open…
The federal government directs sharp tones towards China in the national security strategy
Berlin In view of the geopolitical changes, the federal government has decided on a national security strategy for the first time. One of the central points is the realignment of…
The federal government directs sharp tones towards China in the national security strategy
Berlin In view of the geopolitical changes, the federal government has decided on a national security strategy for the first time. One of the central points is the realignment of…
US Federal Reserve to pause interest rates
Federal Reserve Building in Washington The inflation data is one of the important factors for the current course in US monetary policy. (Photo: Reuters) new York The US Federal Reserve…
US Federal Reserve to pause interest rates
Federal Reserve Building in Washington The inflation data is one of the important factors for the current course in US monetary policy. (Photo: Reuters) new York The US Federal Reserve…