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Taxes

Paying taxes is considered to be a civic duty, and yet we often hear people moan and groan about these regular deductions - all the more so since not all forms of taxation seem to make economic sense.

And sometimes, it's tax breaks offered to some that others view as a grave injustice, because they themselves do not get the same preferential deal. This page collates recent DW content on the topic.

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DW Business – Europe 05.03.2019

Ex Nissan boss Ghosn granted bail in Tokyo - Europe's top motor show gets underway in Geneva - China cuts taxes to stave off economic slowdown
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DW Business – Europe & America 20.02.2019

Fed uncertain about future interest rate policy - Peru puts pressure on illegal gold miners

Frankreich - Erinnerung an Mireille Knoll - MarcheBlanche

Spotlight on Europe - 15 February 2019 15.02.2019

Anti-Semitic attacks are on the rise here in Europe with the latest being reported in France+++Hungary reduces taxes for families with over 4 children to boost its declining population+++And a 75-year-old grandmother says exercise has given her a new lease of life.
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Inside Europe: Apple's tax deal with France 07.02.2019

Apple has agreed to pay ten years of back taxes to France. It's the latest US Company to strike a deal with France, which has led a push through the European Union for higher taxes on technology giants. Keith Walker speaks with DW business correspondent Andreas Becker, who begins with the amount of back tax Apple is paying.
Weltwirtschaftsforum 2019 in Davos | Jair Bolsonaro, Präsident Brasilien

Bolsonaro declares Brazil open for business 23.01.2019

Far right Brazilian strongman Jair Bolsonaro told the World Economic Forum he was opening up Brazil for business.  He promised to fight corruption, invest in security and cut taxes to boost production and generate employment.

Belgien Statue Europa vor EU-Parlament in Brüssel

Corporations 'failing to pay proper tax rates' in EU 22.01.2019

An investigation by the Greens in the European Parliament has shown big companies throughout the bloc are failing to pay their statutory taxes. The party has called for more social responsibility.
Frankreich Macron Auftakt Bürgerdebatte in Grand Bourgtheroulde

France: Emmanuel Macron begins 'grand debate' tour 16.01.2019

The French president encouraged people to list their grievances and propose changes to the nation's economy during a "great debate." The tour is aimed at quelling the "yellow vest" movement.
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Germans happiest to pay taxes to fund infrastructure 03.01.2019

A new study has found that many Germans think that there is widespread acceptance for financing government spending through taxes. People in Brazil and Montenegro are far more skeptical about their fellow citizens.
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French environment petition raises 1.7 million signatures 25.12.2018

Despite the yellow vests winning a reprieve from a hike in fuel taxes, millions of French people want more done to fight climate change. Their legal case for lower carbon emissions could take several years.
Türkei - Konzert von Shakira

Spanish prosecutors charge pop star Shakira with tax evasion 14.12.2018

Music star Shakira is the latest high-profile individual targeted by Spanish prosecutors for tax evasion. Officials allege she failed to pay €14.5 million ($16.3 million) in taxes.

Spain's going solar 14.12.2018

Spain's former conservative government imposed high taxes on solar producers. But the country's socialist government brought about a change of policy and is subsidizing solar again.
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French President Emmanuel Macron announces €100 rise in minimum wage after protests 10.12.2018

French President Emmanuel Macron has promised a minimum wage increase and tax concessions in a televised response to weeks of anti-government street protests. Political opponents have called the response insufficient.

Yellow Vests protest hit French economy 03.12.2018

After three weeks of at times violent protests in throughout France, the unrest is starting to hamper the French economy. What started as a protest over gas taxes has turned into a referendum on economic justice.

Belgien Gelbwesten-Protest gegen hohe Treibstoffpreise n Brüssel

Violent 'yellow-vest' protests spread to Belgium 30.11.2018

Police in Brussels have faced off with protesters angered by high taxes and food prices. The Belgian demonstrators, inspired by mass rallies against fuel tax hikes in France, were hit with tear gas and water cannon.
Frankreich Proteste der Gelbwesten in Paris

Inside Europe: Yellow Vest protests continue in France 30.11.2018

French President Emmanuel Macron has tried to appease the "yellow vest" protests that have erupted over fuel tax hikes. He said he understood protestors' concerns and promised a three month consultation with people on environmental challenges and a mechanism for reining in fuel tax rises when the price of crude oil spikes… but said the new taxes would go ahead as planned. John Laurenson reports.

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French prime minister to meet 'yellow vest' protesters 30.11.2018

Protests over rising taxes are planned in the French capital, Paris, for a third weekend. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe is expected to meet with some protesters for the first time since the rallies began.
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