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Germany's current economic stagnation is exacerbated by high energy costs and bureaucratic hurdles. Additional tax burdens risk accelerating capital flight to more favorable jurisdictions, undermining long-term competitiveness.

Impact: Recognizing the broader economic context is crucial for designing tax policies that support domestic investment and prevent the loss of capital to other countries.

— from Germany Inheritance Tax Reform Debate · im Loop: Der News-Podcast von Finanzfluss· Jan 31, 2026