Keywords: Tax policy


India proposes tax relief measures to attract offshore investment funds

India is considering changes to its tax framework aimed at making the country more attractive to offshore investment funds by reducing the risk of local tax liabilities when foreign investors operate through India-based fund managers. The proposed amendments, outlined in a draft bill, are part of government......

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham vows to respect tax pledges in social care funding reform

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to maintain the Labour Party’s tax commitments while pursuing reforms to the way adult social care is funded in England. Speaking on Wednesday during discussions with care home residents, workers, volunteers, and sector representatives in London,......

Poll shows most Germans dissatisfied with Chancellor Merz's reform agenda

A new public opinion survey indicates that a majority of Germans are dissatisfied with the reform agenda introduced by Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government, highlighting growing public concerns over the direction of the country's domestic policies. The poll, conducted by the Forschungsgruppe......

Germany unveils 34-point reform agenda to boost growth and modernize economy

The German government has introduced a broad package of structural reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s economic performance, improving labour market efficiency and reducing administrative burdens, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz seeks to position Europe’s largest economy for long-term......

Europe’s wealth tax: Which countries still enforce it?

The debate over taxing the ultra-wealthy has reignited across Europe as discussions center on addressing national debts through wealth-based taxation. Economist Gabriel Zucman recently proposed a 2% minimum tax on fortunes exceeding €100 million, a measure aimed at replacing France’s former......

Elon Musk expresses regret over controversial posts about Donald Trump

Billionaire Elon Musk has publicly admitted to regretting some of his recent posts about former US President Donald Trump, which escalated tensions between the two high-profile figures. Speaking on his social media platform, X, Musk said, “I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump......

Spain's proposed 100% tax on foreign property buyers sparks legal concerns

Following Spain's announcement of a proposed 100 percent tax on property purchases by non-EU non-residents, legal and real estate experts are raising significant concerns regarding its viability and legality. The initiative, spearheaded by the Socialist-led government, aims to curb foreign speculation......

Moroccan Finance Ministry Pushes for Tobacco Price Increases Amid Stagnant Tax Revenues

Morocco’s Ministry of Economy and Finance is exerting pressure on tobacco companies to raise cigarette prices following disappointing revenue collections from the Domestic Consumption Tax (TIC) on manufactured tobacco. Sources within the ministry indicate that these tax revenues have fallen below......

Kamala Harris's Economic Tightrope: Navigating Challenges as Presidential Contender

As Kamala Harris gains momentum in the United States presidential race, surpassing Republican opponent Donald Trump in polls across five crucial swing states, economic experts are raising concerns about the potential hurdles she may encounter in implementing her fiscal agenda. The year 2025 looms as......