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Regina Laska wrote that Bärbel Bas is stepping down as co-chair of the SPD and as Minister of Labor. In her letter to the party, Bas mentioned the death of her stepdaughter and explained that she needs time to grieve. At the same time, according to Laska, she wrote that public attacks on her have intensified during this time – even from within the ranks of the coalition partner. According to Laska, Bas has been held responsible for problems within the coalition, including an overly expensive pension, too lenient citizen's income, and a weak economy. The author wrote that political criticism can be tough, but there is a line where it becomes malicious. If a minister refers to her own coalition upon resigning, someone in the Chancellery should take notice, she said. Bas retains her parliamentary mandate and hopes to be able to work with full strength again soon, wrote Laska. She expressed her condolences to Bas. #Politik #SPD #Trauer (translated)

The author wrote that Bärbel Bas is resigning from her position as Federal Minister of Social Affairs. He cited political pressure from the CDU and a personal bereavement as reasons. He also raised the question of whether it is a resignation or a cabinet reshuffle. https://t.co/OPPDPg0gzx #Politik #Bundesregierung #BärbelBas #DE (translated)

The AfD wrote that Chancellor Merz's cabinet has decided on a new sugar tax for 2027. As a result, according to the party, consumers are facing significantly higher beverage prices in supermarkets. The AfD rejected the tax and described it as state exploitation of consumers. https://t.co/jQ6Cv2KIll #Zuckersteuer #Steuern #Verbraucherschutz (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)

Tech stocks outlined a timeline for a possible abolition of the holding period for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies: On October 12, a petition hearing is scheduled, on October 14 a cabinet decision. The first reading in the Bundestag is to take place in mid-November, the discussion in the finance committee at the end of November, and the second and third readings in mid-December. For December 18, Tech stocks mentioned a vote in the Bundesrat; as of January 1, the amendment could come into effect if the CDU/CSU agrees. Tech stocks accused the Union of betraying its supporters again and estimated the chances of the lifting of the holding period, despite resistance within the Union, at 60 to 70 percent. #Bitcoin #Kryptowährung #Blockchain (translated)

Saxony's Interior Minister Armin Schuster announced after a cabinet meeting the formation of a new committee for security coordination to address the dramatic and changing threat landscape posed by hybrid attacks, cyberattacks, and an increasingly dangerous energy situation. #Sicherheit #Sachsen #Infrastruktur (translated)

Christine Anderson wrote that the EU plans to establish a costly commissioner position with a cabinet for the candidate countries Albania and Montenegro even before their official membership for the first time. She asked whether 27 commissioners were not already sufficient. https://t.co/8gqUCjb9Zj https://t.co/2nLnqHhJrj #EU #Albanien #Montenegro (translated)

Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig is introducing a bill to the cabinet that provides for tougher penalties for digital violence, including possession of rape videos and digital voyeurism, and aims to strengthen the rights of victims. #DigitaleGewalt #Gesetzesentwurf #Opferschutz (translated)

The cabinets in the Netherlands want to tackle the housing crisis by increasing the number of houses, but at the same time, they impose requirements that discourage construction, leading to lower construction figures and higher rent differences, as analyzed by the Institute for Public Economics. #wooncrisis #woonbeleid #woningbouw (translated)

Just read at @CDU: "This week in the cabinet decided: Harsher penalties for attacks on doctors and paramedics!" Wow. Great. Who do we thank for this madness again? And what is this supposed to achieve with our justice system? Everything is just ridiculous now. #Politik #Gesundheit #Justiz (translated)

Nach seiner Rückkehr aus den USA habe Außenminister Abbas Araqchi eine Antwort aus Washington auf einen jüngsten Vorstoß im Streit um die Straße von Hormus Präsident Masoud Pezeshkian und dem Kabinett präsentiert, sagte Regierungssprecherin Fatemeh Mohajerani laut der staatlichen Nachrichtenagentur Irna. #Iran #USSoldaten #Konflikt

Der designierte Regierungschef Siegfried Muresan, dessen neues Kabinett am Mittwoch vom Parlament abgelehnt wurde, forderte von PSD-Chef Grindeanu und allen anderen, die beim Treffen mit der US-Botschafterin in Bukarest anwesend waren, rasch die Gesprächsinhalte offenzulegen. #USBotschafterin #Griechenland #Rumänien

The BMF has sent the draft for crypto taxation to the associations. The cabinet is expected to approve it on October 14. Comments are only possible until October 6, which is six days away. What's included: – The holding period is waived for all Bitcoin purchased from January 1, 2027. Profits will incur a 25% flat tax plus a solidarity surcharge, regardless of how long one holds. – Existing holdings as of December 31, 2026 retain the annual period. – Staking and lending will be considered capital gains. – From 2028, exchanges will directly withhold the tax and may sell coins without consent for this purpose. – If the purchase price cannot be substantiated, 50% of the sales proceeds will be taxed as a flat rate. What has changed compared to the version from September: content-wise, nothing. The BMF has only updated the figures. It expects additional revenue of €350 million per year, and that only starting from 2029. The costs for citizens and the economy are still marked as "to follow." For such little money, the location Germany for Bitcoin will be damaged and trust will be destroyed. #Bitcoin #HoldingPeriod #Bitcoin #Haltefrist #Krypto #Besteuerung #Bitcoin (translated)

56 Prozent sehen Deutschland durch Russland bedroht. Vor allem die über 65-Jährigen. Die haben Angst vor Panzern und zahlen derweil Preise, die nicht Putin in den Briefkasten wirft, sondern die eigene Regierung. Ich fühle mich auch bedroht. Nicht von Moskau. Von der EU und von der Bundesregierung. Jeden Tag. Energie, Abgaben, Vorschriften, ein Staat, der das Leben teurer und enger macht und das Sicherheit nennt. Russland würde Gas liefern. Berlin liefert Belehrung und die nächste Umlage. 42 Prozent finden die Waffenlieferungen übertrieben, 14 Prozent wollen noch mehr. Großes Welttheater. Die Bedrohung, die den Kontostand ruiniert, sitzt in Brüssel und im Kabinett. Wer immer nur nach Osten zeigt, muss nicht erklären, wer hierzulande das Licht abdreht. #Deutschland #Russland #Sicherheit