Italy’s ruling coalition has announced a major change to the country’s voting system, aiming to give its members an edge in the next election. The plan would shift from a mixed method—where some seats are chosen by party lists and others by single‑winner districts—to an entirely proportional model.
Italy is not just a dream destination for tourists. It's becoming a hotspot for the wealthy. Over 3, 600 millionaires moved there last year. They brought in €21 billion. Why? Italy offers a special tax deal. It's called the CR7 rule. Named after Cristiano Ronaldo, it lets newcomers pay a flat tax. T
Germany's finance chief, Lars Klingbeil, recently spoke out about the need for European Union (EU) countries to put aside their own interests and work together. He believes that the EU is at a crucial point where unity is more important than ever. Klingbeil made these comments before a meeting of EU
Japan has very few Christians, only about 0. 7% of the population. Yet, Christian schools are everywhere and super popular. Why is that? Many people think it's because these schools are seen as fancy or upper-class, especially for girls. But is that really the whole story? Let's talk about one scho
Germany is looking for opinions on new tax rules. These rules are about something called a "permanent establishment. " This term is important for businesses that operate in more than one country. The goal is to make sure everyone understands when a business has a permanent establishment in Germany.
Italy's government just took a big step. They want to stop migrant boats from entering their waters. This is not a new idea. But it is getting stricter. The plan is to block boats for up to six months. This is during times of "exceptional pressure" at their borders. The government says this is to pr
Japanese finance chief Satsuki Katayama hinted that the country might look at surplus money in its foreign‑currency reserves to help pay for upcoming reductions in food sales tax. At a press briefing, she said that excess funds from the $1. 4 trillion reserve pool have historically been moved into t
France has had a change of heart. After long hesitation, it now supports adding Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the EU's terrorism list. This shift comes as EU foreign ministers meet to discuss new sanctions against Iran for its harsh crackdown on protests. The IRGC, created afte
Germany and France are teaming up with Poland, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands to form a new group focused on boosting Europe's economic strength. This move comes as European countries look to reduce their reliance on imports from places like China and address concerns about global trade barriers.
UnitedHealth Group recently shared its fourth-quarter earnings, showing a slight beat on earnings per share but missing revenue expectations. The company reported $2. 11 in adjusted earnings per share, just above the $2. 10 expected by analysts. However, revenue came in at $113. 2 billion, falling s
