Tax policy • Table.Briefings

February 19th, 2026

Taxes: China steps up scrutiny of overseas income

Taxpayers are increasingly being asked by various local tax authorities to declare their foreign income in their Chinese tax returns.

By Ning Wang

News | Inequality

October 30th, 2025

Emissions: Super-rich generate more CO₂ than 118 countries combined

According to an Oxfam study, the investments of 308 billionaires lead to more CO₂ emissions than the emissions of 118 countries. The super-rich often invest in particularly climate-damaging companies.

By Nico Beckert

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News | Tax policy

October 22nd, 2025

Work program 2026: Commission withdraws tax proposals

In addition to an old proposal for a financial transaction tax, the Commission is also withdrawing three tax-related proposals from von der Leyen's first term in office.

By János Allenbach-Ammann