Tag: Ministry of Finance
The soli is a symbol of the inability to reform tax policy
solidarity surcharge On Tuesday, the future of the Soli was negotiated before the Federal Fiscal Court. A decision should follow at the end of January. (Photo: dpa) Once again, the…
The soli is a symbol of the inability to reform tax policy
solidarity surcharge On Tuesday, the future of the Soli was negotiated before the Federal Fiscal Court. A decision should follow at the end of January. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Once again,…
Lindner threatens ministries with cuts because of billions gap
Christian Lindner in the Federal Cabinet The Federal Minister of Finance is asking his fellow ministers to save because of the budget gaps. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In the budget planning…
Russia wants to circumvent Western sanctions with cryptocurrencies
Elvira Nabiullina, Anatoly Aksakov The head of the Russian central bank and the head of the Duma’s financial market committee are making a U-turn in their crypto strategy. (Photo: IMAGO/SNA)…
Lindner is planning these changes for employee capital participation
Finance Minister Christian Lindner Lindner wants at least no obstacles in tax policy to block the way for German start-ups. (Photo: Bloomberg) Berlin Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) wants…
The economy is pushing for a change in tax policy in the crisis
“Economy has been waiting for tax policy signals from the federal government since the beginning of the energy crisis,” says BDI General Manager Tanja Gönner. “Targeted measures in tax policy…
Bundesbank raises inflation forecast for 2023
Christian Lindner (left) and Joachim Nagel As here at the G7 summit this year, the Federal Minister of Finance and the President of the Bundesbank are pulling together at the…
US national debt hits record high of $31 trillion
Washington The USA started the new financial year with a record national debt of more than 31 trillion US dollars (31 trillion euros). Debt stood at $31.1 trillion on Tuesday,…
Bafin executive director Béatrice Freiwald has to go
Beatrice Freiwald The lawyer has long been considered a shaky candidate in financial supervision. (Photo: Bernd Roselieb/BaFin) Frankfurt The financial supervisory authority Bafin is separating from its executive director Beatrice…
Why the dispute between Habeck and Lindner is escalating
Christian Lindner and Robert Habeck in the Bundestag In public, finance ministers and economics ministers make a good face about their ongoing dispute. (Photo: dpa) Berlin When Robert Habeck (Greens)…
Why the dispute between Habeck and Lindner is escalating
Berlin When Robert Habeck (Greens) and Christian Lindner (FDP) sat on the government bench in the Bundestag on Thursday, they seemed to get along very well. During the speeches of…
Inflation compensation for the middle of society
Christian Lindner The Minister of Finance speaks of a “tax increase by omission”, which he wants to avert. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Finance Minister Christian Lindner wants to relieve the broad…
Lindner wants inflation compensation for the broad middle of society
Christian Lindner The Minister of Finance speaks of a “tax increase by omission”, which he wants to avert. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Finance Minister Christian Lindner wants to relieve the broad…
Trump is said to have destroyed documents
it’s been a while since books about Donald Trump had much impact. With “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America” by the “New York Times”…
Christian Lindner gambled away the FDP’s new reputation
Christian Lindner The promised courage to face the climate crisis with new technologies has disappeared. (Photo: dpa) Hardly anything is more difficult to get rid of than a bad reputation…
Ministry of Finance does not expect price slides in fuel
At the pump A tank discount is to apply in Germany for three months from June 1st. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Despite the energy tax cut taking effect on Wednesday, the…
Monetary Fund: Suspend debt brake, reform taxes
The Monetary Fund is expecting growth of two percent, and it could be slightly higher in the coming year – but only if the numerous risks do not materialize. “There…
Christian Lindner outlines the financial policy strategy
Berlin Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) has announced a realignment of financial and budgetary policy. “You have to find the exit from the crisis mode,” said the FDP politician.…
Christian Lindner outlines the financial policy strategy
Berlin Four days before the state elections in Christian Lindner’s home North Rhine-Westphalia, in which his FDP could be thrown out of the state government, the party leader reacts to…
Oligarchs should be forced to disclose assets
Lindner and Habeck (r.) A task force to enforce sanctions is working under the auspices of the finance and economics ministries. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Finance Minister Christian Lindner (FDP) and…