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German Court Upholds Solidarity Surcharge

Germany's Constitutional Court affirmed the legality of the solidarity surcharge, rejecting a challenge by FDP politicians; this decision maintains a key revenue source for the government, impacting the new coalition's budget.

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German Court Upholds Solidarity Surcharge, Emphasizing Need for Review

The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld the legality of the solidarity surcharge, rejecting a complaint from six FDP politicians. The court acknowledged ongoing financial needs related to reunification, but emphasized the need for periodic review, potentially leading to its future abolishment...

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German Court Upholds Solidarity Surcharge

The German Federal Constitutional Court ruled that the solidarity surcharge (Soli), affecting 10 percent of taxpayers and generating €12.75 billion in projected revenue this year, remains constitutional, rejecting arguments that it is outdated and disproportionately affects certain income groups aft...

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German Court to Rule on Constitutionality of Solidarity Surcharge

The German Federal Constitutional Court will rule on the constitutionality of the solidarity surcharge (Soli), a 5.5% tax generating over €12 billion annually. Six FDP politicians filed the lawsuit, arguing the tax's purpose—financing reunification—ended with the 2019 Solidarpakt II. A decision agai...

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German Court Upholds Solidarity Tax, Citing Ongoing Reunification Costs

Germany's Constitutional Court upheld the 5.5% solidarity tax, introduced in 1991 to fund reunification costs, rejecting a challenge arguing its unconstitutionality due to the 2019 expiration of Solidarity Pact II and its current application to only 10% of high-income earners. The court ruled that o...

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South Korean Court Reinstates Prime Minister, President's Impeachment Pending

South Korea's Constitutional Court overturned Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's impeachment on Monday, reinstating him, while President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment remains pending; this followed the president's December 3rd imposition of martial law, triggering a political crisis and successive impeachm...

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German Court Upholds Solidarity Surcharge Constitutionality

The German Federal Constitutional Court ruled the solidarity surcharge (Soli) constitutional, rejecting a 2020 complaint by six FDP politicians who argued it violated property rights after the end of the second solidarity pact in 2019; the court emphasized the continued need for additional federal f...

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Delayed Amnesty Fuels Tension in Spain's Governing Coalition

The Spanish government's amnesty law, key to Pedro Sánchez's premiership, is delayed in benefiting Carles Puigdemont and other exiled Catalan officials, causing tension within the governing coalition and uncertainty about its future.

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German Court to Rule on Constitutionality of €12 Billion Solidarity Surcharge

The German Federal Constitutional Court will decide on the constitutionality of the solidarity surcharge (Soli), a tax yielding over €12 billion annually, potentially creating a major financial crisis for the next government if deemed unconstitutional.

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Madrid Appeals Decree on Migrant Minor Transfers

The Madrid regional government, led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso (PP), is appealing a central government decree modifying Spain's immigration law to allow the transfer of unaccompanied migrant minors to other regions, citing violations of regional competencies and potential harm to children's rights, adding...

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German Court Upholds Solidarity Surcharge

The German Federal Constitutional Court ruled that the solidarity surcharge (Soli), a levy on income and corporate taxes, will continue to be collected, rejecting a challenge by FDP politicians. The court found that a need for the funds persists, but emphasized that this must be regularly reviewed.

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South Korean Court Reinstates Han Duck Soo; Yoon Impeachment Pending

South Korea's Constitutional Court reinstated interim President Han Duck Soo after rejecting his impeachment, while a ruling on the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law in December due to a budget dispute, remains pending; the court's decision on Han focused on pro...

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