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German Coalition Faces Economic Headwinds Amidst Housing Crisis and Tax Disputes

A new German coalition government faces economic challenges, including rising healthcare costs, making homeownership difficult for young people without inheritance, while unresolved tax policy disputes could further strain public finances and exacerbate social inequalities.

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Trump's Trillion-Dollar Tariff Claim Challenged by Economists

President Trump's claim that new tariffs will generate over \$1 trillion in revenue is challenged by economists; think tanks estimate annual revenue between \$150 billion and \$780 billion, even with a hypothetical 50% tariff on all imports, due to reduced consumer spending; this contrasts with his ...

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Labour's Worker's Rights Bill: Next CEO Warns of Economic Havoc

Next CEO Lord Wolfson and the CBI warn that Labour's worker's rights bill, coupled with increased employer National Insurance contributions, is causing a private sector slowdown and may lead to job losses; the bill's impact on flexible working arrangements is of particular concern.

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UK Government Faces £14 Billion Budget Deficit, Weighing Tax Hikes and Welfare Cuts

Facing a £14 billion budget shortfall, the UK government may need to increase taxes on pensioners and wealthier individuals, or implement further welfare reforms, due to insufficient impact of previous changes and global economic uncertainty.

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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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Stein's Budget Counters GOP Tax Cuts, Prioritizes Public Education

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein proposed a $33.65 billion budget for fiscal year 2024-25, including increased spending on education and social programs, countered by halting planned Republican tax cuts and scaling back private school vouchers to address projected revenue shortfalls.

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Trump's Tariff Revenue Projections Far Exceed Independent Estimates

President Trump projects his new tariffs will generate "trillions of dollars", but independent analyses offer far lower estimates, with the Yale Budget Lab estimating $60-65 billion annually from auto tariffs and Goldman Sachs estimating $300 billion annually from tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and Chin...

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Moderate Rise in German Household Energy Prices Amidst Government Intervention

German household energy prices rose moderately in the second half of 2024, with gas prices averaging 12.28 cents/kWh and electricity at 41.2 cents/kWh. Tax increases, particularly VAT and gas storage levies, were the main drivers. The government plans tax reductions to ease the burden.

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Greece Eliminates Tax on Children's Health Insurance

Greece eliminated the 15% tax on children's health insurance premiums, impacting about 2 million children under 18, lowering costs and improving access to private healthcare.

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Good Health and Well-being
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German Court to Rule on Constitutionality of Solidarity Surcharge

The German Constitutional Court is reviewing the legality of the solidarity surcharge (Soli), a 5.5% tax on income and corporate taxes, after a lawsuit by FDP politicians who claim it's unconstitutional since the end of Solidarpakt II in 2019, a financial program for East Germany. The government arg...

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Greece: Extra EFKA Fees for Salaried Freelancers Under €1273 Monthly Income

In Greece, salaried employees also working as freelancers with "blokakia" face extra EFKA payments if their salaried income is under €1,273 monthly gross, failing to cover the self-employed's second insurance category (€293.59 including a mandatory €10 unemployment contribution).

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Turkey's Widening Budget Deficit in February 2025"

Turkey's central government budget in February 2025 showed a deficit of 310.092 billion TRY, a significant increase from 153.798 billion TRY in February 2024, primarily driven by increased interest payments (139.688 billion TRY) and non-interest spending (893.828 billion TRY).

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