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Germany Issues First Tax Stamp for THC-Free CBD Flowers
Sanaleo, a German CBD company, received the first tax stamp for its THC-free CBD flowers this month, marking a legal breakthrough and setting a precedent for the German CBD industry; the product is now subject to tobacco tax and 19% VAT, but the future legal implications remain unclear.
Germany Issues First Tax Stamp for THC-Free CBD Flowers
Sanaleo, a German CBD company, received the first tax stamp for its THC-free CBD flowers this month, marking a legal breakthrough and setting a precedent for the German CBD industry; the product is now subject to tobacco tax and 19% VAT, but the future legal implications remain unclear.
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Remittance Tax: 3.5% Levy on Undocumented Migrants Sparks Concerns in Mexico
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a 3.5% tax on remittances sent by undocumented immigrants, projected to generate $22 billion for the U.S. between 2026 and 2034, impacting millions of families in Mexico and Central America who rely on these funds for daily expenses; Mexico is lobbying to p...
U.S. Remittance Tax: 3.5% Levy on Undocumented Migrants Sparks Concerns in Mexico
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a 3.5% tax on remittances sent by undocumented immigrants, projected to generate $22 billion for the U.S. between 2026 and 2034, impacting millions of families in Mexico and Central America who rely on these funds for daily expenses; Mexico is lobbying to p...
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48% Bias Score
Labour MPs Rebel Against Reeves's Austerity Measures
Amid declining poll ratings, Labour MPs from various factions are openly challenging Chancellor Rachel Reeves's economic policies, particularly the welfare cuts and tax increases, proposing alternative solutions like wealth taxes and relaxed fiscal rules to balance social needs with fiscal responsib...
Labour MPs Rebel Against Reeves's Austerity Measures
Amid declining poll ratings, Labour MPs from various factions are openly challenging Chancellor Rachel Reeves's economic policies, particularly the welfare cuts and tax increases, proposing alternative solutions like wealth taxes and relaxed fiscal rules to balance social needs with fiscal responsib...
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44% Bias Score
UK Billionaire Wealth Soars, Exacerbating Inequality
The number of UK billionaires increased from 15 in 1990 to 165 in 2024, coinciding with a sharp rise in wealth inequality; the top 50 richest families now hold more wealth than the poorest 34 million people, and a 2% wealth tax on the rich list since the mid-90s could have generated £325 billion.
UK Billionaire Wealth Soars, Exacerbating Inequality
The number of UK billionaires increased from 15 in 1990 to 165 in 2024, coinciding with a sharp rise in wealth inequality; the top 50 richest families now hold more wealth than the poorest 34 million people, and a 2% wealth tax on the rich list since the mid-90s could have generated £325 billion.
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60% Bias Score
UK Billionaire Count Falls Sharply; King Charles's Wealth Surges
The Sunday Times Rich List reveals a record 9-billionaire decrease in the UK, while King Charles's wealth increased to £640 million, exceeding his mother's and tying him with Rishi Sunak. This follows the Labour government's abolition of non-dom tax status.
UK Billionaire Count Falls Sharply; King Charles's Wealth Surges
The Sunday Times Rich List reveals a record 9-billionaire decrease in the UK, while King Charles's wealth increased to £640 million, exceeding his mother's and tying him with Rishi Sunak. This follows the Labour government's abolition of non-dom tax status.
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44% Bias Score
Greek Property Tax: €2.3 Billion ENFIA Due, Attica Bears Largest Burden
Greece's 2024 ENFIA (property tax) totals €2.3 billion, with Attica paying the most (€1.21 billion) out of 6,164,976 taxpayers, despite a total objective property value of €777.8 billion and an estimated market value exceeding €1.1 trillion, reflecting a 30% average price increase since January 2022...
Greek Property Tax: €2.3 Billion ENFIA Due, Attica Bears Largest Burden
Greece's 2024 ENFIA (property tax) totals €2.3 billion, with Attica paying the most (€1.21 billion) out of 6,164,976 taxpayers, despite a total objective property value of €777.8 billion and an estimated market value exceeding €1.1 trillion, reflecting a 30% average price increase since January 2022...
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16% Bias Score
German Left Party Demands Higher Taxes on Top Earners
The Left party in Saxony proposes higher taxes and social security contributions for high-income earners to fund social programs, citing 499 individuals earning over €1 million in 2022 and a low audit rate of their tax returns (1% in 2022).
German Left Party Demands Higher Taxes on Top Earners
The Left party in Saxony proposes higher taxes and social security contributions for high-income earners to fund social programs, citing 499 individuals earning over €1 million in 2022 and a low audit rate of their tax returns (1% in 2022).
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48% Bias Score
Western Inequality: A Reassessment
Daniel Waldenström, Stockholm's IFN economics professor, argues that Western societies currently have the lowest inequality globally, with the middle class experiencing record wealth growth despite the rise in billionaires. He attributes the rise of populist movements to incomplete integration of im...
Western Inequality: A Reassessment
Daniel Waldenström, Stockholm's IFN economics professor, argues that Western societies currently have the lowest inequality globally, with the middle class experiencing record wealth growth despite the rise in billionaires. He attributes the rise of populist movements to incomplete integration of im...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Tax Laws Exacerbate Wealth Inequality
A new book, "De sterkste schouders", reveals that Dutch tax laws disproportionately benefit entrepreneurs, leading to increased wealth inequality, with employees bearing a significantly higher tax burden; this is evidenced by a 25-year comparison of tax burdens between employee and entrepreneurs in ...
Dutch Tax Laws Exacerbate Wealth Inequality
A new book, "De sterkste schouders", reveals that Dutch tax laws disproportionately benefit entrepreneurs, leading to increased wealth inequality, with employees bearing a significantly higher tax burden; this is evidenced by a 25-year comparison of tax burdens between employee and entrepreneurs in ...
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56% Bias Score
EU Personal Tax Rates in 2024: Belgium Highest, UK Lowest
In 2024, Belgium had the highest average personal tax rate in the EU at 39.7%, while Cyprus had the lowest at 15.6%; Italy saw the largest increase (7.5%), and the UK saw the largest decrease (-8.6%).
EU Personal Tax Rates in 2024: Belgium Highest, UK Lowest
In 2024, Belgium had the highest average personal tax rate in the EU at 39.7%, while Cyprus had the lowest at 15.6%; Italy saw the largest increase (7.5%), and the UK saw the largest decrease (-8.6%).
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24% Bias Score
EU Average Personal Tax Rates in 2024: Belgium Highest, UK Lowest
Based on OECD and Eurostat data, Belgium had the highest average personal tax rate (39.7%) in 2024 among EU countries, while Cyprus had the lowest (15.6%). Italy saw the largest increase (7.5%), and the UK the largest decrease (-8.6%).
EU Average Personal Tax Rates in 2024: Belgium Highest, UK Lowest
Based on OECD and Eurostat data, Belgium had the highest average personal tax rate (39.7%) in 2024 among EU countries, while Cyprus had the lowest (15.6%). Italy saw the largest increase (7.5%), and the UK the largest decrease (-8.6%).
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32% Bias Score
Proposed Israeli NGO Tax Sparks Concerns Over Diaspora Relations
An Israeli bill proposing an 80% tax on foreign state donations to NGOs is raising concerns about potential damage to Israel's relations with Diaspora Jewish communities, with some European countries considering retaliatory measures.
Proposed Israeli NGO Tax Sparks Concerns Over Diaspora Relations
An Israeli bill proposing an 80% tax on foreign state donations to NGOs is raising concerns about potential damage to Israel's relations with Diaspora Jewish communities, with some European countries considering retaliatory measures.
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48% Bias Score
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