President of the German Confederation of Trade Unions Michael Sommer has called for a greater fiscal contribution from the country’s wealthiest to resolve the ongoing debt crisis and to bring the budget to balance, notably for the tax burden to be increased on wealth and on inheritances in Germany.

9/12/2011

Austria’s Finance Minister Maria Fekter recently confirmed that so-called ‘golden handshakes’, accorded to individuals for early retirement, would no longer be tax-deductible in Austria.

UK Consults On Pensions

7/22/2011

The UK is to consult on increasing public service pension contributions for the next financial year, as discussion continues of plans to overhaul the pension system in a way that doesn't disadvantage taxpayers.

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	German Trade Unions Seek Higher Wealth Taxes 12/20/2011 President of the German Confederation of Trade Unions Michael Sommer has called for a greater fiscal contribution from the country’s wealthiest to resolve the ongoing debt crisis and to bring the budget to balance, notably for the tax burden to be increased on wealth and on inheritances in Germany.
	Austria Ends Golden Handshake Tax Perk 9/12/2011 Austria’s Finance Minister Maria Fekter recently confirmed that so-called ‘golden handshakes’, accorded to individuals for early retirement, would no longer be tax-deductible in Austria.
	UK Consults On Pensions 7/22/2011 The UK is to consult on increasing public service pension contributions for the next financial year, as discussion continues of plans to overhaul the pension system in a way that doesn't disadvantage taxpayers.