Bert Slagter wrote that he saw the 36% rate as the biggest problem of box 3. According to him, that levy was not comparable to income tax, because the return partly compensated for the loss of purchasing power due to inflation. With a return of 8% and inflation of 3%, the tax effectively resulted in 58% of the real return, which he found much too high. https://t.co/h4yfrUgWQa #belasting #inflatie #financiën (translated)
Arno Wellens wrote that the unrest in the financial markets was increasing and warned that governments, according to him, would soon and significantly cut back, including on social services. He stated that there was no other way out. https://t.co/9mcGWOgNkC #financiën #economie #markten (translated)
This article discusses the increasing inequality between Caribbean and European Dutch since the autonomy of Curaçao and Sint Maarten in 2010, and criticizes the Netherlands for its selective interventions in finance while other vital sectors such as education and healthcare are being neglected. #KoninkrijkNederland #CaribischGebied #Ongelijkheid (translated)
Netherlands wants to see a much greater reduction of the budget with other countries. "Netherlands wants to see a much greater reduction of the budget with other countries," said Minister Eelco Heinen (Finance, VVD). #EUbegroting #Brusselseonderhandelingen #Cohesievrienden (translated)
Donald Trump has announced that Vladimir Putin has committed to the delivery of millions of tons of diesel for the American and global market, which has led to diplomatic tensions and under the oversight of an exceptional exemption from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. #Trump #Poutine #Diesel (translated)
Giancarlo Giorgetti, the Italian Minister of Finance, stated at a meeting of counterparts in Brussels in early March that Europe "should consider extraordinary measures." #Europa #Energieprijzen #GiorgiaMeloni (translated)
The finance ministers of the EU reached an agreement on Friday to strengthen the powers of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), which is a crucial step in the strategy for better use of Europeans' savings, although Belgium abstained from the vote. #ESMA #MarchésFinanciers #UnionEuropéenne (translated)
The European finance ministers have approved a package of laws designed to make it easier for citizens and investors to invest in the EU, although not everyone is satisfied with the compromise reached. #EuropeseKapitaalmarktunie #Investeren #FinanciëleRegelgeving (translated)
Rik Torfs wrote that the European stock markets were slowly but steadily declining and wondered whether the decline in small steps was merely a precursor. He warned that soon there would be no more "strong shoulders" and that people would have to go back to work themselves. #beurzen #economie #financiën (translated)
Minister of Finance Eelco Heinen (VVD) is under pressure to find a solution to the issues surrounding box 3, while his own party is against many proposals, and he must balance fiscal responsibility with the interests of his supporters. #Box3 #EelcoHeinen #VVD (translated)
Eelco Van Hoecke stated that the VVD posed a danger to the Netherlands. He referred to what he called an unlimited inflow of asylum seekers, the lack of action against street violence by the Minister of Justice, the chase of investors by the Minister of Finance, and the statement by the Minister of Defense that Russia was an enemy. Van Hoecke called for never voting for the VVD again and wrote that this would save the Netherlands. https://t.co/MVH0eIEoPS #VVD #politiek #Nederland (translated)
Forum for Democracy stated that workers were being burdened more heavily, the budget deficit was rising, and interest charges were increasing, while the Minister of Finance in Bangkok was telling other countries how they should keep their budgets in order. The party said it preferred to see concrete measures rather than words, so that the Dutch would have more to spend again. #Financiën #Begroting #Economie (translated)
The European Court of Auditors has criticized the EU finances, stating that the enormous debt burden may lead to a higher contribution from the Netherlands. #cookies #beveiliging #onlineaanvallen (translated)
UNFAIR wrote that money on which, according to him, taxes had already been extensively paid, apparently could not go to someone's children. He called that government interference and stated that Bontenbal had come up with something again after the safety contribution. https://t.co/NyGhel9UMH #belasting #overheid #financiën (translated)
The NAM is once again distributing a super dividend of 1.3 billion euros to shareholders Shell and ExxonMobil, despite concerns about the finances for damage recovery from gas extraction in Groningen. #NAM #Groningen #dividend (translated)
Jitse Groen wrote that he doubted whether a country would attract many foreign investors if it offered them lower returns and more risk than other countries. https://t.co/qE7uyogb4a #investeringen #financiën #risico (translated)
The Dutch state reduces its stake in ABN Amro to 10.5 percent, a halving of the current stake of 20.7 percent, according to NLFI. #ABNAmro #NederlandseStaat #Financiën (translated)
Arend Jan Kamp asked whether the government and the House of Representatives had thought about that. He wrote that investors would keep their data carefully and report their returns after inflation. According to him, some would also record broker, transaction, and currency costs, subscriptions, data, and courses. He also mentioned "Tosti's Damrak" and asked who that would be. Kamp wished those involved success with the implementation and administration. #box3 #beleggen #inflatie #financiën (translated)
Niels Koerts wrote that he would join BNR Beurs at 6:30 PM to discuss, among other things, a statement from Minister of Finance Eelco Heijnen. According to Koerts, Heijnen had said that investors had to keep track of their own returns for their tax returns. Koerts predicted that this would lead to great chaos. #beleggen #belasting #financien (translated)
Forum for Democracy stated that the problems surrounding box 3 could be easily solved by abolishing the scheme. According to the party, this would simplify the tax system, prevent double taxation, reward saving, and promote financial independence. The party urged people to support FVD and presented it as a choice in the interest of their wallet. https://t.co/VNKfQS06HZ https://t.co/OQVNI751Oe #Belasting #Financiën #FVD (translated)
