On August 29, 2019, German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier announced the outlines of a plan to reduce the tax and regulatory burden on small and medium-sized companies in Germany.

On November 18, 2019, the German Ministry of Finance published a question and answer section on its website to clarify the role of a new special unit within the tax authority designed to detect cases of tax fraud more quickly.

Singapore and Germany have signed a protocol to their double taxation agreement, which brings the treaty into line with international standards and amends the maximum withholding tax rates that may be charged.

On September 16, 2019, the German conservative parties, the Christian Democrats and the Christian Social Union, published a report calling for reform of environmental taxes and levies to help Germany achieve its emissions reductions targets.

The German Cabinet has approved a proposal to reduce the rate of value-added tax on electronic publications. The rate is expected to drop from January 1, 2020.

German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz has presented a final proposal for a European Union financial transactions tax to the 10 member states participating in the initiative.

On March 13, 2020, the German Ministry of Finance announced the relaxation of certain tax payment requirements as part of a package of measures designed to ease the economic impact of the COVID-19 virus.

The German Ministry of Finance has adopted a circular including various tax relief measures for businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Germany's IT systems are not ready for the VAT "quick fix" simplifications that entered into force on January 1, 2020, according to the European Commission.

On March 2, 2020, the German Ministry of Finance released a draft discussion document on new rules implementing the sixth European Union Directive on Administrative Cooperation, under which intermediaries are obligated to report certain tax planning schemes.

On April 23, 2020, the German Ministry of Finance confirmed that taxpayers suffering from liquidity problems due to COVID-19 can apply for a refund of advance tax payments made in 2019.

German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz has presented a final proposal for a European Union financial transactions tax to the 10 member states participating in the initiative.

Employment Rate in Germany remained unchanged at 77 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 77 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Employment Rate in Germany averaged 69.42 percent from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 77 percent in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 63.60 percent in the second quarter of 1997. In Germany, the employment rate measures the number of people who have a job as a percentage of the working age population. This page provides - Germany Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This report consists of two parts. Part I is an update report by the OECD Secretary-General regarding the latest developments in the international tax agenda, including (Annex 1) the joint OECD/IMF Report on Tax Certainty. Part II is a Progress Report to the G20 by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

This report consists of two parts. Part I is an update report by the OECD Secretary-General regarding the latest developments in the international tax agenda. Part II is a Progress Report to the G20 by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

The work on BEPS Action 14 continues with today's publication of the stage 2 peer review monitoring reports of the seven jurisdictions in batch 2: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Sweden.

Weapons Sales in Germany decreased to 1277 USD Million in 2018 from 1980 USD Million in 2017. Weapons Sales in Germany averaged 1314.27 USD Million from 1953 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3311 USD Million in 2007 and a record low of 12 USD Million in 1961. Weapons Sales are presented as a Trend-Indicator Value based on the known unit production costs of a core set of weapons such as aircraft, air defence systems, anti-submarine warfare weapons, armoured vehicles, artillery, engines, missiles, sensors, satellites, ships and others. The indicator aims to represent the transfer value of military resources rather than the financial value of the transfer.

Banks Balance Sheet in Germany increased to 8975.05 EUR Billion in February from 8529.40 EUR Billion in January of 2020. Banks Balance Sheet in Germany averaged 3831.49 EUR Billion from 1950 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10087.65 EUR Billion in December of 1998 and a record low of 30.82 EUR Billion in June of 1950. This page provides - Germany Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Germany recorded a government budget surplus of 7.09 EUR Billion in the third quarter of 2019. Government Budget Value in Germany averaged -10.49 EUR Billion from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 40.63 EUR Billion in the third quarter of 2000 and a record low of -58.90 EUR Billion in the fourth quarter of 1992. The government budget balance is the difference between government revenues and expenses. The budget is balanced when outlays equal to receipts, the country reports budget surplus when revenues are higher than expenses and deficit when expenses exceed the revenues. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Government Budget Value - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Housing Index in Germany increased to 174.85 points in March from 172.98 points in February of 2020. Housing Index in Germany averaged 117.03 points from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 174.85 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 95.50 points in May of 2009. In Germany, Housing Index is measured by the price index of housing sales. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany House Price Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

An overview of the long-term care situation in Germany is available here.

The OECD’s latest edition of Health at a Glance shows that medical care is improving in OECD countries, but better prevention and management of chronic diseases is required to reduce costs.

To help inform the Conference on Managing Hospital Volumes, co-organised by the German Federal Ministry of Health and the OECD, and held on the 11th April 2013 in Berlin, the OECD Secretariat produced a paper to provide an international perspective on Germany’s situation and the current policy debate.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Germany increased to 107.20 points in January of 2020 from 106.90 points in December of 2019. CPI Transportation in Germany averaged 87.61 points from 1991 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 109.50 points in September of 2012 and a record low of 57.30 points in February of 1991. In Germany, Transport accounts for 13 percent of the consumer price index. This page provides - Germany Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transition from education to work is not easy for many young people, particularly when it comes to finding sustainable employment with progression opportunities. Recently established national policies to support youth will be only effective if implemented in a coordinated way at local level.

Government Debt in Germany decreased to 1899167.55 EUR Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1930352.07 EUR Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Debt in Germany averaged 1568450.35 EUR Million from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2082420.07 EUR Million in the second quarter of 2012 and a record low of 968305.53 EUR Million in the third quarter of 1995. This page provides - Germany Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports to Germany in Turkey decreased to 1190.62 USD Million in March from 1238.34 USD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Germany in Turkey averaged 1240.13 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1503.84 USD Million in March of 2018 and a record low of 964.72 USD Million in July of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Exports to Germany.

Imports from Germany in Turkey increased to 1817.24 USD Million in March from 1526.17 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports from Germany in Turkey averaged 1720.32 USD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2271.57 USD Million in June of 2016 and a record low of 1162.95 USD Million in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Turkey Imports from Germany.

Germany recovered rapidly from the 2008-09 recession, with GDP topping pre-crisis rates during 2011 and unemployment falling significantly. Public finances are sound, but further reforms are needed to transform its growth model to thrive as a knowledge-based economy.

This note is taken from Chapter 2 of Economic Policy Reforms: Going for Growth 2012.

Germany reduced greenhouse gas emissions substantially but remains an important emitter. Ambitious targets for climate change mitigation have been fixed and a broad range of environmental measures are being implemented.

Restoring competitiveness is one of the key challenges to bring European economies back on a path of strong, sustainable and balanced growth. Europe could improve its growth prospects by implementing a strategic reform agenda with a broad range of policy reforms to increase productivity, dynamism and employment.

This paper uses household level data from the German Socio-Economic Panel (GSOEP) over the period 1991 to 2008 to analyse the driving factors of movements in the German household savings rate.

Despite the harsh external economic environment, Germany has managed to reduce unemployment significantly while buttressing the long-term sustainability of its public finances. Drawing on the expertise and experience of OECD member countries, this report sets out key policy priorities to boost productivity growth and social inclusion.

Germany’s current economic success offers a good platform for achieving sustainable and inclusive growth, but further reforms will be necessary over the medium and long term, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of Germany.

This Working Paper studies ways to stimulate the private rental sector (PRS) of the housing market – and compares experiences with policies and reforms in Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and the Czech Republic.

While past labour market reforms have been successful in terms of employment, the relative poverty risk and income inequality have remained broadly unchanged in recent years.

Reforming and deregulating the domestically oriented sectors, including network industries, crafts and professional services would release hidden growth potential and prove beneficial to the economy as a whole. It could also help strengthen domestic demand and reduce dependence on exports.

Germany is in a solid economic position, but ageing and technological change require new investments in people to ensure a stronger and more inclusive society, according to the latest OECD Economic Survey of Germany.

The German economy has steadily recovered from the 2008 global crisis. Thanks to past reforms, the labour market has proved strong and export performance has been impressive.

Non-residential investment has fallen over the past 20 years as a share of GDP and is now lower than in several other high-income OECD countries.

Population ageing is setting in earlier in Germany than in most other OECD economies and will be marked.

Citizens in many countries are expressing dissatisfaction with how they believe trade, technology and immigration are affecting their daily lives. While much of this discontent can be traced back to the global economic crisis, its root causes are more complex. What can be done at the Global, European and German level?

The German economy is undergoing a robust expansion, with record-low unemployment and real wage gains underpinning domestic demand while strong exports are driving business investment. The strong fiscal position will offer opportunities for funding structural reforms and public investment to meet future challenges, according to a new report from the OECD.

Core consumer prices in Germany increased 1.30 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Germany averaged 1.61 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 6.29 percent in May of 1992 and a record low of 0.19 percent in December of 2010. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Core Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

This chapter studies the governance of the Frankfurt metropolitan area. It focuses on public transport and spatial planning issues. It provides an overview of the economic conditions in the metropolitan area and analyses the role of the regional association of municipalities (Regionalverband FrankfurtRheinMain) and the state of Hesse for metropolitan governance.

Governments adhering to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises are required to set up a National Contact Point (NCP) that functions in a visible, accessible, transparent and accountable manner. This report contains a peer review of the German NCP, mapping its strengths and accomplishments and also identifying opportunities for improvement.

Household Saving Rate in Germany increased to 11.20 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 10.90 percent in the third quarter of 2019. Personal Savings in Germany averaged 11.99 percent from 1960 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17.30 percent in the second quarter of 1975 and a record low of 7.80 percent in the first quarter of 1960. In Germany, Personal Savings correspond to the ratio of personal income saved to personal net disposable income during a certain period of time. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Personal Savings - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Germany scored 80 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Germany averaged 79.38 Points from 1995 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 82.70 Points in 1996 and a record low of 73 Points in 2002. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports from Portugal in Germany increased to 594870 EUR Million in February from 580901 EUR Million in January of 2020. Imports from Portugal in Germany averaged 90516.88 EUR Million from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 675909 EUR Million in September of 2019 and a record low of 151 EUR Million in September of 1990. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from Portugal.