Funding madness: German tax money for Greek refrigerators | politics

Pretty generous: The Greek government gives its citizens new household appliances – the Germans have to pay for it too! In the coming weeks, Energy Minister Kostas Skrekas (49) will add up to 50 percent of the purchase price for new refrigerators, freezers and air conditioning systems. The budget for this (150 million euros) comes … Read more

Merz is in favor of lower fuel taxes

Friedrich Merz, CDU party chairman The Saarlander spoke out in favor of raising the minimum wage. (Foto: imago images/photothek) Berlin CDU leader Friedrich Merz is campaigning for a reduction in fuel taxes in view of the sharp rise in energy prices. “The new federal government could curb the massive increase in energy costs by reducing state … Read more

Lindner announces “Corona Tax Act” and billions in relief

business Federal Minister of Finance Lindner announces “Corona Tax Act” and billions in relief Status: 12:37 a.m. | Reading time: 2 minutes Christian Lindner promises: Nobody should be driven into ruin by tax debts during the pandemic Source: dpa / Michael Kappeler Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner wants to relieve citizens and companies of more … Read more