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  1. Comment // 01.03.2017

    "An EU with Variable Geometry Would Restore Dynamism to European Development"

    Speaking at the European Parliament today, President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker presented his White Paper on the future of the EU. President of the Centre for European Economic Research…
  2. Comment // 01.03.2017

    "A US Tax System with Comprehensive Import Taxation Would Initiate a Global Trade and Tax War"

    In his first speech to Congress, US President Donald Trump outlined the key aspects of his government programme. Professor Friedrich Heinemann, head of the Research Department "Corporate Taxation and Public…
  3. Comment // 01.02.2017

    "The Fed Sends a Clear Message Against Donald Trump's Economic Policy"

    The US Federal Reserve System (Fed) left its key interest rate unchanged, in a range of 0.50 percent to 0.75 per cent, in its most recent policy meeting. In December 2016, the US central bank had raised its…
  4. Comment // 15.12.2016

    "The Fed Raised Its Key Interest Rate, Europe Won’t Follow Suit in 2017"

    The US Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by 0.25 per cent, to a range of 0.5 to 0.75 per cent. Professor Friedrich Heinemann, head of the "Corporate Taxation and Public Finance" Research Department…
  5. Comment // 01.12.2016

    "Germany Needs a Tax-Funded Guaranteed Pension Scheme"

    Yesterday, the federal government published its "Old-Age Security Report 2016". According to the report, it is crucial that people in Germany make additional private retirement provision for old age, since the…
  6. Comment // 25.10.2016

    "The Number of ICT Employees in Germany Rose Considerably"

    According to data released today by Eurostat, the European Statistical Office, the number of information and communication technologies (ICT) specialists in the EU rose by almost 1.5 million people in the…