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Germany Proposes 10% Digital Tax on Tech Giants

Germany plans to tax major tech companies like Google and Meta at 10%, targeting tax avoidance and boosting media funding. Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer leads the effort, aiming for a fairer contribution from digital firms.

🔍 Key Points:
✔ Legislation: A bill is in progress, with talks on voluntary payments.
✔ Global Trend: Matches similar taxes in Britain, France, India, and Canada.
✔ Trade Tensions: May strain U.S. relations, as past efforts faced backlash.
✔ Concerns: Higher consumer costs and digital slowdown are debated.

📌 Next Steps:
Germany’s coalition supports the tax, but a final decision is pending. Chancellor Friedrich Merz will soon visit Washington for discussions.

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Germany Proposes 10% Digital Tax on Tech Giants

Germany plans to tax major tech companies like Google and Meta at 10%, targeting tax avoidance and boosting media funding. Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer leads the effort, aiming for a fairer contribution from digital firms.

🔍 Key Points:
✔ Legislation: A bill is in progress, with talks on voluntary payments.
✔ Global Trend: Matches similar taxes in Britain, France, India, and Canada.
✔ Trade Tensions: May strain U.S. relations, as past efforts faced backlash.
✔ Concerns: Higher consumer costs and digital slowdown are debated.

📌 Next Steps:
Germany’s coalition supports the tax, but a final decision is pending. Chancellor Friedrich Merz will soon visit Washington for discussions.

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