Just before the summer break, the German traffic light coalition of Social democrats, Liberals and Greens agreed on a common position on reforming the EU fiscal rules. This means that Germany will no longer be stepping on the brakes in the discussions next fall, but will make a constructive contribution to improving the rules. In […]
Current Competition Policy Challenges and Agenda of the BMWK – Speech at the 21st International Cartel Conference (IKK) of the Federal Cartel Office
I delivered the following speech on 4.5.2022 at the 21st International Cartel Conference (IKK) of the Bundeskartellamt in my role as State Secretary. For more background: https://www.d-kart.de/blog/2022/05/04/antitrust-pendulum-swinging-back/ Dear Andreas Mundt, Dear Olivier and Benoit, Dear heads of agencies, Ladies and gentleman, Ø Many thanks for the invitation. Ø This forum is a great place to […]
Green light for the EU Taxonomy: Milestone for greener financial markets in Europe
Since yesterday evening, it is certain that the new EU rules for sustainable investments (EU Taxonomy) can enter into force on 1 January 2022. Until yesterday, a so-called reinforced qualified majority of 20 of the 27 member states could have rejected the proposal for the decisive delegated act of the EU Commission in the Council […]
Webinar “Germany: A fresh start – Where does it lead? – Your expectations on the new government & my move to Berlin”- Tue, 8 pm
Recording: By loading the video, you accept YouTube’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unlock YouTuben Dear friends, dear all, The German coalition agreement offers a real opportunity for a fresh start for Germany and Europe. That was the goal for us Greens in the negotiations which we reached in many areas – while in […]
European Commission/Capital Markets Package: No major step forward for the Capital Markets Union
Today, 26 November 2021, the European Commission presented its Capital Markets Package. The package includes changes to the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR), the rules for alternative investments such as hedge funds (AIFMD), the European Long-Term Investment Funds framework (ELTIF) and the creation of a single European data hub for company data (ESAP). The […]
Ruinous tax competition for the super-rich/ study: Monacoisation of Europe
Just now, on 22 November, the EU Tax Observatory has published a study on tax dumping in the EU. More and more EU member states are courting the income tax of rich individuals from other European countries: between 1995 and today, the number of special tax regimes for the super-rich and pensioners has increased more […]