However, Malte Gallée is not completely satisfied. The MEP is angry that member states have refused to harmonize penalties for breaches of the consumer credit directive. According to the Bavarian, the Greens had demanded fines amounting to at least four percent of the creditor’s turnover. “The compromise simply states that member states must ensure that … Read more
Reichstag in Berlin Anyone who wants can donate money to the state, but hardly anyone wants it. (Photo: IMAGO/serienlicht) Berlin Marlene Engelhorn is a descendant of the BASF company founder Friedrich Engelhorn, will inherit double-digit millions and would like to pay significantly more taxes. With about 60 other millionaires, she is involved in the “taxmenow” … Read more
ANP extension ANNOUNCEMENTS•today, 1:48 pm From next year, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht will remove BKR reports from residents who get out of debt faster. Now people who have completed a debt process are registered with the Credit Registration Office for another five years. In the four big cities this will soon be six … Read more