k Revenue Statistics: Key findings for Ireland By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 11:00:00 GMT The tax-to-GDP ratio in Ireland decreased by 0.2 percentage points from 22.5% in 2017 to 22.3% in 2018. The corresponding figure for the OECD average was a slight increase of 0.1 percentage point from 34.2% to 34.3% over the same period. Full Article
k Ireland: prepare now for rising fiscal pressures, external risks By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 14:00:00 GMT Ireland needs to prepare itself to meet rising pressures on public finances from an ageing population and significant external risks such as new EU-UK trade barriers post Brexit. Another important development could be future changes to the international tax rules, according to a new OECD report. Full Article
k Taxing Wages: Key findings for Ireland By oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:00:00 GMT The tax wedge for the average single worker in Ireland increased by 0.3 percentage points from 32.9 in 2018 to 33.2 in 2019. The OECD average tax wedge in 2019 was 36.0 (2018, 36.1). In 2019 Ireland had the 24th lowest tax wedge among the 36 OECD member countries, compared with the 25th in 2018. Full Article
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k Let Ishrat case be the last fake encounter By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: I am with Ishrat’s family. You too may follow me. Spare a moment to think about her family members who today find themselves isolated and socially ostracized for a crime their beautiful Ishrat Jahan, a... Full Article
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k Places with Eye-popping Customs of Drinking and Eating Habits By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Each place has its own distinct feature of eating habits. As there are diversities in races so are the differences in food habits. So, below mentioned are some places with eye-popping customs of drinking or eating habits Full Article
k This is How You Can Experience the Best of Kerala By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Eminent as the Gods Own Country, Kerala is the nature lovers’ delight and adventure seekers dream spot. There are several fascinating elements that make Kerala an ideal location for a memorable vacation. Full Article
k Skoda Launches New Rapid At Rs.8.34 Lakh By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Skoda Auto, part of the Volkswagen Group, today launched a souped-up version of its most successful sedan the Rapid with new looks at a price range of Rs.8.34 lakh to Rs.12.78 lakh. Full Article
k Comic Con Banglore2016: Geek-Out this Weekend with the Largest Entertainment Event By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: The capital city of Karnataka is prepping to host the biggest entertainment event at KTPO Convention Centre in Whitefield on 12-13 November 2016. Full Article
k These Spectacular Places in the World Actually Looks Unreal By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Our planet is extremely a magical place filled with surprises. Full Article
k Wanderer's Guide: Embark on a Journey to Explore the Vastness of India this November By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Time flies as we try to catch up with our busy lives amidst the urban jungles. Full Article
k Find Peace within Yourself while Cruising through the Divine Land of Ladakh By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Living amidst the hustle and bustle of urban life, people often feel the need for a long journey away from their busy routine. Full Article
k Renault Launches Automated Manual Transmission KWID At Rs.4.25L By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: French auto major Renault today launched the automated manual transmission (AMT) version of its popular small car KWID at an introductory price of Rs 4.25 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Full Article
k Society at a Glance 2011 - OECD Social Indicators: Key findings for Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT This one-pager note presents key findings for Germany from Society at a Glance 2011 - OECD Social indicators. This 2011 publication also provides a special chapter on unpaid work across the OECD. Full Article
k Divided We Stand: Why Inequality Keeps Rising- Country Note: Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT This country note provides information on latest trends in income inequalities as well as key findings from the 2011 OECD report "Divided We Stand: Why Inequality Keeps Rising". Full Article
k Germany is leading the charts on employment and green growth - Transition to a knowledge based economy will require further reform and investment, OECD says By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT 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. Full Article
k Briefing note for the OECD Employment Outlook 2012: Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:26:00 GMT The German labour market recovered very quickly from the 2008-09 economic crisis and unemployment continued its long-run structural decline in 2010 and 2011. Full Article
k Meeting with Chancellor Merkel and Heads of International Organisations (Berlin, 30th - 31st October 2012) By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:13:00 GMT The Secretary-General met with Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Heads of International Organisations to discuss the global economic outlook as well as policies to boost growth and employment in Europe. Full Article
k Germany and the Euro Area: Addressing the Competitiveness Challenge - OECD report presented to German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 08:49:00 GMT 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. Full Article
k Labour migration: Germany is open to graduates but immigration is difficult for medium-skilled workers By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:00:00 GMT Germany is one of the OECD countries with the lowest barriers to immigration for high-skilled workers. However, long-term labour migration is low in comparison with other countries. Full Article
k Education at a Glance 2013 - Country notes and key fact tables By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:41:00 GMT Education at a Glance 2013 - Country notes and key fact tables Full Article
k Advanced vocational training in Germany provides sought-after skills but needs compulsory standards in teaching and examination By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2013 10:15:00 GMT The transition from school to work in Germany is remarkably smooth. An excellent vocational education and training (VET) system ensures that young people are well-prepared when they enter the labour market and can find jobs that match their qualifications. Full Article
k OECD Secretary-General congratulates Chancellor Merkel on her re-election victory By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2013 15:17:00 GMT OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría congratulated German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her re-election for a third term. Full Article
k Visit by German Chancellor Angela Merkel to the OECD, 19 February 2014 By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 12:49:00 GMT As part of the OECD Leaders’ Programme, Angel Gurría, Secretary-General met with Germany’s Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss competitiveness and productivity in Germany and Europe and policies to promote inclusive growth and well-being. Full Article
k Germany - Keeping the edge: Competitiveness for inclusive growth By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:14:00 GMT 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. Full Article
k Society at a Glance 2014 - Key findings for Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 09:55:00 GMT This note presents key findings for Germany from Society at a Glance 2014 - OECD Social indicators. This 2014 publication also provides a special chapter on: the crisis and its aftermath: a “stress test” for societies and for social policies. Full Article
k Germany should enact economic and social reforms to make its growth path more inclusive and sustainable, OECD says By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 13 May 2014 12:14:00 GMT 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. Full Article
k OECD appoints Mari Kiviniemi and Stefan Kapferer as Deputy Secretaries-General By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 25 Jul 2014 16:25:00 GMT Mari Kiviniemi, Finland’s former Prime Minister, and Stefan Kapferer, currently State Secretary at Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, have been appointed Deputy Secretaries-General of the OECD. Full Article
k Health at a Glance: Europe 2014 - Key findings for Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 12:00:00 GMT Progress has been made to reduce smoking rates and alcohol consumption in Germany, but obesity is on the rise as in most other EU countries. As in other EU countries, spending for prevention in Germany accounts only for around 3% of current health spending. Full Article
k Going for Growth 2015: Key findings for Germany By www.oecd-ilibrary.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:00:00 GMT Going for Growth 2015: Key findings for Germany Full Article
k Tackling harmful alcohol use: Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 12 May 2015 11:00:00 GMT Levels of alcohol consumption in Germany are among the highest in the OECD, but have been declining in the past 30 years. In 2012, an average of 11 litres of pure alcohol per capita was consumed in Germany, compared with an estimate of 9.1 litres in the OECD. Full Article
k Health at a Glance 2015: Key findings for Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 11:00:00 GMT Health spending in Germany has slowed in recent years with growth rates being above OECD average. Germany spends over 30% more per capita on pharmaceuticals than the OECD average and spending has increased strongly in 2014. Full Article
k Germany should work to meet its aid goal and its geographic priorities By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 11:00:00 GMT Germany’s foreign aid is at a record high and rising, but more effort will be needed to reach an internationally agreed donors’ target and fulfil Germany’s own goal to send more aid to the neediest countries, according to a new OECD Review. Full Article
k Health at a Glance 2015: Key findings for Germany - In Deutsch By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Nov 2015 11:00:00 GMT Der Anstieg der Ausgaben für Gesundheit hat in Deutschland in jüngster Zeit etwas nachgelassen wobei die Wachstumsraten über dem OECD-Durchschnitt lagen. Pro Kopf gibt Deutschland 30% mehr als der OECD-Durchschnitt für Arzneimittel aus und die Ausgaben sind im Jahr 2014 stark angestiegen. Full Article
k Statement by the OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría on Departure of Deputy Secretary-General, Stefan Kapferer By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:52:00 GMT I want to congratulate Deputy Secretary-General Stefan Kapferer on his move to become the head of the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW). Full Article
k Elusive global growth outlook requires urgent policy response By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:00:00 GMT Achieving strong growth in the global economy remains elusive, with only a modest recovery in advanced economies and slower activity in emerging markets, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook. Full Article
k Environmental taxes: Key findings for Germany LINK By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 26 Sep 2016 09:30:00 GMT This country note provides an environmental tax and carbon pricing profile for Germany. It shows environmentally related tax revenues, taxes on energy use and effective carbon rates. Full Article
k Statement by OECD Secretary-General Gurría on Berlin terrorist attack By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 15:37:00 GMT Following the terrible attack that took place at a Christmas market in Berlin, Secretary General Angel Gurría wrote to Chancellor Merkel expressing OECD's sincerest condolences to the many families affected by this tragedy and the Organisation's support. Full Article
k Working together: Labour Market Integration of Refugees in Germany and other OECD Countries By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Mar 2017 10:00:00 GMT Working together: Labour Market Integration of Refugees in Germany and other OECD Countries Full Article
k The Pursuit of Gender Equality - Key findings for Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:00:00 GMT Selected findings for Germany from the report "The Pursuit of Gender Equality: An Uphill Battle" Full Article
k Preventing Ageing Unequally - Key findings for Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 10:00:00 GMT Selected findings for Germany from the report "Preventing Ageing Unequally" Full Article
k Pensions at a Glance 2017 - Key findings for Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 18:37:00 GMT Key findings for Germany from the report "Pensions at a Glance 2017" Full Article
k Pensions at a Glance 2017 - Key findings for Germany in German By www.oecd.org Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 18:37:00 GMT Renten auf einen Blick 2017: Wie steht DEUTSCHLAND im Vergleich da? Full Article
k Taxation of household savings: Key findings for Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 11:00:00 GMT This note presents marginal effective tax rates (METRs) that summarise the tax system’s impact on the incentives to make an additional investment in a particular type of savings. By comparing METRs on different types of household savings, we can gain insights into which assets or savings types receive the most favourable treatment from the tax system. Full Article
k Ist der Soziale Aufzug ka-putt? DEUTSCHLAND im Vergleich By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT Ist der Soziale Aufzug ka-putt? DEUTSCHLAND im Vergleich Full Article
k A broken social elevator? Key findings for Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:00:00 GMT A broken social elevator? Key findings for Germany Full Article
k Effective carbon rates: Key findings for Germany By www.oecd.org Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2018 11:00:00 GMT This country note for Germany provides detail on the proportion of CO2 emissions from energy use subject to different effective carbon rates (ECR), as well as on the level and components of average ECRs in each of the six economic sectors (road transport, off-road transport, industry, agriculture and fishing, residential & commercial, and electricity). Full Article
k Antimikrobielle Resistenz (AMR) in Deutschland stoppen By www.oecd.org Published On :: Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:00:00 GMT Die Resistenzraten für acht Antibiotikum-Bakterium Kombinationen sind in Deutschland zwischen 2005 und 2015 von 12% auf 10% gesunken, könnte aber bis zum Jahr 2030 wieder auf 13% ansteigen, falls die Trends im Antibiotika-Konsum, sowie beim Bevölkerungs- und Wirtschaftswachstum anhalten. Der Resistenzraten in Deutschland lagen im Jahr 2015 unter dem OECD-Durchschnitt (17%). Full Article