The High Cost of Wealth Taxes

The High Cost of Wealth Taxes

Wealth Tax Impact: Details & Analysis | Tax Foundation Skip to content Colombia, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland. Countries have repealed their wealth taxes for a variety of reasons. They raise little revenue, create high administrative costs, and induce an outflow of wealthy individuals and their money. Many policymakers have also recognized that high taxes on … Read more

DC dispatch: senators and witnesses quarrel over tax reform in Budget Committee hearing – does Wall Street pay its fair share?

DC dispatch: senators and witnesses quarrel over tax reform in Budget Committee hearing – does Wall Street pay its fair share?

Sharon Basch is a rising 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and a JURIST staff correspondent in Washington DC this summer. Wednesday morning I attended a US Senate Budget Committee hearing entitled “Making Wall Street Pay its Fair Share: Raising Revenue, Strengthening Our Economy.” The hearing was called to discuss tax policy and … Read more

Opinion: Canada has 99 problems but a high tax regime ain’t one

Opinion: Canada has 99 problems but a high tax regime ain’t one

Open this photo in gallery:A Canada Revenue Agency sign in Ottawa on March 1, 2021.Justin Tang/The Canadian Press Claude Lavoie is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail. He was director-general of economic studies and policy analysis at the Department of Finance from 2008 to 2023.A majority of people are tired with the Liberal … Read more

Tales from the Coffeeshop: Heatwave produced a whole lot of media hot air

Tales from the Coffeeshop: Heatwave produced a whole lot of media hot air

THE BIGGEST news story over last few days has been that it was very hot. As if anyone in Kyproulla had not felt the scorching heat and had to be informed about it by continuous reports and updates from the media.OK, it was the highest ever temperature recorded in early June, but what more is … Read more

Rectors and presidents of NEOLAiA issue a joint statement urging for participation in the EU Elections

Rectors and presidents of NEOLAiA issue a joint statement urging for participation in the EU Elections

The Rectors and Presidents of the NEOLAiA European University Alliance have issued a joint statement emphasizing the significance of the upcoming European elections and calling on all students, faculty, and staff to participate.

Reflect Festival takes the next step in Kolla, attracts 9,000 , “doers”

Reflect Festival takes the next step in Kolla, attracts 9,000 , “doers”

Reflect Festival, Cyprus’ flagship tech and startup festival, returned to Limassol and welcomed 9,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts in a new venue. The event marked the biggest conference ever organized in Cyprus and the most international year of Reflect so far. Attendees from 70 countries participated, including 1,500 companies and 130 governmental representatives from 20 countries. The festival featured over 150 companies in the expo, with activities like holograms, augmented reality garments, and contests. The event also included parties, sports events, and side activities around Limassol. Reflect Festival announced the launch of The Doers Company as an umbrella organization behind the event and future activities.

Gender equality is a priority for the European Union

Gender equality is a priority for the European Union

The European Union prioritizes gender equality, with the principle of equal pay for men and women established in 1957. Despite progress, inequalities persist, such as the 13% gender pay gap in 2021. Women are underrepresented in decision-making roles, particularly in the European Parliament. Violence against women is a serious issue, with one in three women experiencing physical or sexual violence. The EU has taken steps to address gender disparities, including mandatory data disclosure to reveal pay gaps and rules against violence, such as cyber violence and female genital mutilation. The EU has ratified the Istanbul Convention to protect women from all forms of violence.

Cyprus implemented GRECO recommendations for judges, not MPs or prosecutors

Cyprus implemented GRECO recommendations for judges, not MPs or prosecutors

Cyprus has fully implemented 75% of the recommendations regarding prosecutors, but only 25% of the recommendations regarding MPs.

Slovenia to recognise Palestine, pending parliament’s approval

Slovenia to recognise Palestine, pending parliament’s approval

Slovenia’s government approved the recognition of an independent Palestinian state, following Spain, Ireland, and Norway. Other EU countries have also recognized Palestine, with some considering it, while Germany and the US emphasize a two-state solution through dialogue. Israel has been in conflict with Hamas in Gaza, resulting in casualties on both sides.

England squeeze through to u17 Euros quarter finals with win over Spain

England squeeze through to u17 Euros quarter finals with win over Spain

England qualified for the quarter finals of the Uefa under 17 championship by beating Spain 3-1. Portugal also qualified for the quarter finals as group winners. Italy came from behind to beat Sweden 2-1 and Poland took second place in Group C to qualify for the quarter finals. The quarter finals will take place on Wednesday and Thursday.