The quiet man who spends a lot of money on outrage ↗
Front page leadFrank Gotthardt finances the right-populist portal 'Nius'. The millionaire avoids the public, our author accompanied him for three days.
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Wealth tax: Why a stronger taxation of high assets is overdue ↗
Performance must pay off: Super-rich people have to pay more taxes. This is not about envy, but about economic reason and justice. A column by Marcel Fratzscher.
Letter to the Chancellor: Business associations and corporations urge… ↗
In a joint letter, car manufacturers and associations demand that reforms be implemented 'immediately and without deductions'. A Dax CEO criticizes his colleagues for 'grumbling'.
Competitiveness: Nina Warken announces further reforms to relieve companies ↗
German companies must become more competitive again, says the Head of the Chancellery. Initial reforms are already underway, and further measures are planned for the autumn.
Long-term care insurance: Association of German Cities demands full insurance… ↗
The federal government plans to pass the long-term care reform in the autumn. The Association of German Cities is calling for the introduction of full long-term care insurance in advance.
IG Metall: IG Metall wants surcharge for employees in well-earning companies ↗
According to the union, revenues in the defense and medical technology sectors are strong. IG Metall is therefore proposing salary increases for employees in these companies.
Social assistance spending: Spending on social assistance increased ↗
Last year, 21.5 billion euros were spent on social assistance benefits. Expenditures for long-term care alone rose to six billion euros.
Iran war 8 hours ago ↗
Live updates on the Iran conflict.
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