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French MPs push exit tax on crypto holdings above €800,000

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Europe News

Six EU countries push for windfall tax on oil companies

Citing surging profits amid the Middle East war, six EU countries, including Germany and Italy, want finance ministers to discuss the levy at next month’s meeting in Dublin.

USA

US Senate delays vote on Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination

The US Department of Justice said in a statement after the vote was postponed that it remains ready to work productively with senators Cornyn and Tillis to advance Blanche’s confirmation.

Travel News

Travelling to Edinburgh? You now have to pay a visitor levy

Edinburgh is the first Scottish city to introduce such a scheme, and hopes to raise up to £50 million (€58 million) a year.

Europe News

UK to remove 5% tax on electricity bills as Burnham's cabinet meets

The UK's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has held his first cabinet meeting, telling ministers he will set out his plans "over the coming days" and promised to reveal how his government will pay for any reductions in tax.

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Europe News

Belgium to introduce new road tax in 2027, even for transiting drivers

According to the chairman of the liberal-conservative MR party, the government intends to offset the new toll by lowering other taxes for Belgians.

EU.XL

EU ends tax loophole exploited by SHEIN, Temu, and Aliexpress

The European Union is imposing a new tax on small imports, which will heavily impact Chinese giants like SHEIN, Temu, and AliExpress. What does this mean for European consumers, product quality, and brands?

Travel News

Barcelona proposes to nearly triple tourist tax on cruise passengers

The hiked fee would only apply to cruises that make port calls and spend less than 12 hours docked.

Travel News

Venice entry fee could be hiked to €50 under new proposal

The council is also evaluating whether to extend the fee to the entire year, or perhaps include more dates.

USA

Trump ballroom cost soars to €516m with half coming from taxpayers

The project began last year when Trump, with little warning and without consulting Congress, tore down the entire historic East Wing of the White House.

Economy

Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wines over digital tax

Washington and Paris are facing renewed trade tensions as the US president targets France's levy on large technology firms ahead of the G7 summit.

Earth News

Christian leaders call for ‘permanent tax’ on fossil fuel profits

“Europe holds a historic duty and opportunity to lead the transition to a new era away from fossil fuels”, say faith groups from across the EU.

Climate

Why experts predict a looming surge in solar panel prices

Geopolitical uncertainty, supply shortages and China’s recent tax reform are threatening to send the prices of solar panels soaring. But, is it really that severe?

Economy

Soaring energy profits reignite calls for windfall tax across Europe

European oil and gas companies that posted huge profits in the first quarter on soaring prices caused by the war in the Middle East face new calls from London to Paris to tax their outsized gains.

Economy

Why labour taxes in Germany and France are far higher than in the UK?

Across Europe, the share of labour costs taken in tax and social contributions varies sharply. The UK is among the lowest, but the headline figure masks wider differences in how work is taxed across the continent.

Travel News

Travelling to Spain in 2026? Here’s what’s new for travellers

Visitors to Spain will have a wealth of choice in 2026, with a number of new hotels, museums and attractions.

Tech News

Explained: Why is Trump angry about the UK's digital services tax?

Trump has revived a tariff warning over the UK's digital services tax. Here's everything you need to know about it.