German Federal Government Unveils 2025 Budget Proposal with Clear Priorities Berlin, December 30, 2024 – The German Federal Government has released its draft budget for 2025, outlining its financial priorities for the upcoming year. The draft, titled “Haushaltsentwurf 2025 setzt klare Prioritäten” (2025 Budget Draft Sets Clear Priorities), emphasizes investments in key areas such as … Read more
Einsatz von Peter Heidt für Abdulrahman al-Sadhan aus Saudi-Arabien 2024-12-30 09:37 Berlin. Der Berliner Rechtsanwalt Peter Heidt setzt sich für den saudischen Oppositionsaktivisten Abdulrahman al-Sadhan ein. Al-Sadhan war am 12. März 2023 in seiner Heimatstadt Dschidda festgenommen worden. Ihm werden Terrorismusvorwürfe zur Last gelegt. Heidt hat beim Berliner Landgericht einen Antrag auf Erlass eines Europäischen … Read more
Searching for “Nordic Solutions” in Iceland and Greenland December 30, 2024 By [Author’s Name] In the wake of global challenges such as climate change, economic inequality, and geopolitical tensions, Nordic countries have emerged as beacons of innovation and progress. With their commitment to sustainability, social welfare, and democratic values, they have garnered international attention for … Read more
Consumption: What Will Change in 2025 The French Ministry of Economy has published a report on the future of consumption in France, outlining the key trends that are expected to shape the way people shop and spend in 2025. Here are some of the key findings: The rise of e-commerce: Online shopping will continue to … Read more
T-Shirts and Bra Straps: Beware of Allergenic Substances A recent article published on the French government’s economy website, economie.gouv.fr, on December 30, 2024, raises concerns about the presence of allergenic substances in certain clothing items, particularly T-shirts and bra straps. Key Findings T-shirts: Tests conducted by the French National Consumer Institute (INC) on 150 T-shirts … Read more
Auchan Hypermarché Fined €15,000 for Violating Consumer Regulations Paris, December 30, 2024 – The French government has imposed a €15,000 fine on the company Auchan Hypermarché for violating consumer regulations. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, the fine was imposed as a result of an … Read more
French Government Publishes Decree on Exemption Threshold for Prior Advertising and Competition for Public Works Contracts December 30, 2024 On December 30, 2024, the French Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Recovery published a decree establishing a new threshold for the exemption of prior advertising and competitive bidding for public works contracts. The decree aims to … Read more
Income Tax in France: Practical Information The French income tax system is based on a progressive scale, meaning that the higher your income, the higher your tax rate. The rates range from 0% to 45%. You are liable to pay income tax in France if you are: A French resident A non-resident who has income … Read more
Where to Find the Various Official Indices and Rates The French Ministry of Economy and Finance has published a new article on its website providing information on where to find the various official indices and rates. This article is dated December 30, 2024, and is titled “Où trouver les différents indices et taux officiels ?” … Read more
Where to Find Key Figures in the French State Budget The French State budget is a detailed plan of the government’s projected revenues and expenditures for a specific period, usually one year. It is an important document that provides insight into the government’s financial priorities and plans. The State budget is divided into two main … Read more