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Climate action Green federal securities
Climate action is a priority. The German government has been issuing Green German Federal securities since 2020 to boost sustainability in financial markets, too.
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Financial markets Financing for the future
In order to ensure success in tackling the challenges of the future, we have to mobilise more private capital and make Germany a stronger magnet for the financial sector. To this end, the Federal Ministry of Finance drafted the Financing for the Future Act (Zukunftsfinanzierungsgesetz), which was approved by the federal cabinet on 16 August 2023. The new legislation aims to (a) improve …
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G7 G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting Communiqué (Niigata, Japan)
The G7 finance ministers and central bank governors released a joint communiqué following their meeting in Niigata, Japan.
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Taxation Global minimum tax: frequently asked questions
In these FAQs, we answer the top questions on a major reform to international corporate tax rules.
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G7 G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Statement, Washington D.C.
On 12 April 2023, the G7 finance ministers and central bank governors issued a joint statement.
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Taxation Global corporate tax reform is on the way
Under the auspices of the OECD, 138 countries have reached an agreement on a fair allocation of taxing rights and a global minimum effective tax rate of 15%. This is a genuine revolution in international tax law. The global minimum tax rate will now be implemented in national law.
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G7 G7 Statement on Russia’s War of Aggression against Ukraine and its Impact on the Global Economy
On 23 February 2023, the G7 finance ministers and central bank governors issued a joint statement.
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Financial markets Germany bids to host the new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)
Germany’s bid to host the EU’s new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) is entering the critical stage. Germany wants to bring the headquarters to Frankfurt.
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taxation Questions concerning the application of the Platform Tax Transparency Act (Plattformen-Steuertransparenzgesetz)
The Platform Tax Transparency Act of 20 December 2022 (Federal Tax Gazette I, p. 2730) introduced a reporting obligation for operators of digital platforms and the cross-border automatic exchange of information between tax authorities of EU Member States. This circular assists in the proper implementation of the Platform Tax Transparency Act and addresses issues of practical relevance.
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Public finances A resilient Germany is weathering the energy crunch: Guest article by Christian Lindner in the Financial Times
Government measures to encourage lower consumption are market-based and do not interfere with price signals