The Slovenian population voted narrowly against the abolition of the broadcasting fee, based on around 700 votes, initiated by a pro-Russian populist party. #Rundfunkgebühr #Volksbefragung #Slowenien (translated)
The editorial by Katrin Elger in SPIEGEL argues that the abolition of private health insurance in Germany is necessary to eliminate the injustice that private patients are favored in the healthcare system. #Gesundheitssystem #Gerechtigkeit #Privatversicherung (translated)
In a referendum, the Slovenes voted with a narrow majority of 50.09 percent for the abolition of the broadcasting fee, which remains uncertain given the legally non-binding result and a high voter turnout of 55 percent. #Slowenien #Rundfunkgebühr #Referendum (translated)
In a referendum in Slovenia, 50.09 percent of voters voted for the abolition of the broadcasting fee, but it remains uncertain whether this decision will be implemented due to the legal non-binding nature of the referendum. #Slowenien #Rundfunkgebühr #Referendum (translated)
Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer is cold-shouldering the Neos and refers to joint government resolutions, while Beate Meinl-Reisinger refers to the newly introduced package tax as nonsense and calls for its abolition, yet without presenting any concrete alternatives. #Paketsteuer #Neos #Finanzministerium (translated)
The X user sparbuchfeinde wrote that the abolition of inheritance tax in Sweden is one of the best-studied tax reforms in the world. State tax revenues were higher afterwards than before, and German economists knew that, he claimed. At the same time, according to his portrayal, they considered who financed their institutes and provided them with reach, significance, and invitations to public broadcasting. Leftist parties like the SPD relied on the narrative that the rich did not pay taxes. The envy stirred up by this currently secures their political survival, wrote sparbuchfeinde. #Erbschaftsteuer #Steuern #Ökonomie (translated)
The board of Vienna Airport is calling for the abolition of the flight tax, as high location costs are burdening competitiveness and airlines like Wizz Air and Ryanair are relocating to Bratislava, where costs are a third lower. #FlughafenWien #Flugabgabe #Wettbewerbsfähigkeit (translated)
Vienna International Airport is suffering from a decline in passenger numbers and is calling for the abolition of the ticket tax, which is seen as a competitive disadvantage and has led to the displacement of airlines to Bratislava. #FlughafenWien #Ticketsteuer #Wettbewerbsnachteil (translated)
Neos leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger calls for the abolition of the package tax and urges the coalition partners to consider alternative financial measures, as the tax introduced in October has upset many people. #Paketsteuer #Neos #MeinlReisinger (translated)
RobynHD criticized that the Bundestag had rejected two motions to abolish the tax-free Bitcoin holding period the day before. The Greens had called for cryptocurrency gains to be taxed at the personal income tax rate, regardless of the holding period. A total of 132 representatives voted in favor, while 445 voted against. A motion from the Left Party had also failed. This proposed, among other things, taxation akin to stocks, an exit tax, and a EU-wide trading ban for certain proof-of-work coins. The CDU/CSU, SPD, and AfD rejected the proposals. However, the vote does not mean that the abolition is off the table, RobynHD wrote. The SPD-led Ministry of Finance is working on a reform that is also supposed to end the one-year holding period. Bitcoin purchased from 2027 onwards should be taxed at a basic rate of 26.375 percent; existing holdings would be protected. The cabinet is expected to address the proposal on October 14. RobynHD acknowledged that other legislative proposals had been up for decision during the vote. Nonetheless, from the author's perspective, it is alarming that work continues on the abolition despite the clear rejection. The Union could still prevent the reform, but RobynHD has little hope. #Bitcoin #Krypto #Steuern (translated)
Gerald Zmuegg, chairman of the audit committee of the Chamber of Commerce, calls for the abolition of the chamber levy and criticizes Walter Ruck as symptomatic of the chamber's problems, while pointing out the necessity of clearly separating company representation and business interests. #Wirtschaftskammer #Kammerumlage #GeraldZmuegg (translated)
Blocktrainer reported that Georg Günther from the CDU did not see a convincing reason for a system change in the Bundestag and distinguished cryptocurrencies from traditional securities. According to his statement, abolishing the holding period would make long-term saving less attractive. https://t.co/iOCpLfRVCr #CDU #Bundestag #Kryptowährungen (translated)
Blocktrainer wrote that the Bundestag rejected proposals from the Greens and the Left for the abolition of the Bitcoin holding period. The account also asked what this meant for the planned change to the crypto tax by Lars Klingbeil and how the CDU/CSU parliamentary group positioned itself on this matter. https://t.co/xusi31NQeD #Krypto #Bitcoin #Bundestag (translated)
Blocktrainer wrote that the Bundestag rejected both a draft law from the Greens and a proposal from the Left to abolish the Bitcoin holding period. The Greens had proposed to tax crypto gains as income regardless of the holding period. The Left called for the taxation of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies like stocks, as well as subjection to exit taxation. According to Blocktrainer, the draft law from the Greens had already failed in the Finance Committee in May and is now definitively off the table. #Bitcoin #Kryptowährungen #Bundestag (translated)
Morlock No. 2 wrote that Berlin now has a left-wing mayor under Red-Red-Green starting from this day. Referring to Friedrich Merz's statement that the Left is over, the author asked how unity on the issue of antisemitism could be reconciled with the participation of the Left and Greens in demonstrations demanding the abolition of Israel. He also criticized that the CDU continues to govern at the federal level with the SPD. #Berlin #Politik #Antisemitismus (translated)
The EU Commission plans a gradual accession of new member states and reforms to abolish unanimity in order to ensure the union's ability to act. #EUBeitritt #Erweiterung #Rechtsstaatlichkeit (translated)
Sparbuchfeinde wrote that one can have different opinions about politics and parties, and topics such as migration and foreign policy are emotional. However, in his view, the AfD has the best tax program in Germany. He listed as its components a uniform tax rate of 22 percent for individuals and companies, as well as a possible municipal surcharge of no more than 3 percent. There are also provisions for allowances of 15,000 euros for adults and 12,000 euros per child, a flat rate for advertising expenses of 2,000 euros, and an automatic adjustment of all allowances to inflation. According to sparbuchfeinde, the program also includes the abolition of the solidarity surcharge and inheritance and gift tax. For the property transfer tax, there should be an exemption for the first-time purchase of owner-occupied property, and otherwise, a limitation of the tax rate to a maximum of 3.5 percent. #Steuerpolitik #AfD #Deutschland (translated)
The author wrote that Austria should no longer be an attractive destination for illegal migration and misuse of asylum. He announced that he wanted to eliminate incentives for uncontrolled immigration. He listed clear rules, consistent deportations, and the abolition of social support. https://t.co/fH6V731lUX #Migration #Asyl #Zuwanderung #AT (translated)
Krautzone demanded the complete abolition of the civil service and wrote that Rostock should be just the beginning. https://t.co/LqdgkZ8H4B #Beamtentum #Rostock #Abschaffung (translated)
Slovenes will vote on Sunday to abolish the broadcasting fee, which has been taken up by the center-right government under Prime Minister Janez Janša in response to an opposition referendum on social reforms. #Slowenien #Rundfunkgebühr #Referendum (translated)
