SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 16, 2012
Berlin wants to make life easier for German tax evaders. Under a new agreement, those who have hidden their assets in Switzerland can now make them legal while remaining anonymous. But some experts question whether the move is constitutional. By Sven Böll, Dietmar Hipp, Alexander Neubacher and Barbara Schmid more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 03, 2012
Many German politicians and tax collectors are furious about Switzerland's decision to issue arrest warrants against three German officials who bought a stolen CD with tax data. The move has gone down well in Switzerland, where politicians have praised the country's assertiveness. But it is unclear how the Swiss authorities will proceed -- the main witness is dead. By Jörg Diehl and Christian Teevs more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- April 02, 2012
Swiss arrest warrants issued over the weekend for German tax inspectors have sparked heated debate in Berlin over the ongoing tax evasion conflict with Bern. German commentators on Monday discuss how renewed tensions could endanger a preventative deal between the two nations. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- October 07, 2010
Pushed by the EU and the IMF to boost revenues, the Greek government is getting increasingly ruthless in its fight against tax cheats and is even resorting to "name and shame" tactics. But it is still a long way from meeting its targets. By Manfred Ertel more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- August 02, 2010
In a bid to increase revenues, the Greek authorities are employing all kinds of clever tricks to crack down on tax cheats, including using Google Earth to find undeclared swimming pools. But efforts by the government to liberalize markets could unleash a wave of civil unrest. By Daniel Steinvorth in Athens more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- May 05, 2010
Karlheinz Schreiber rose to prominence due to a scandal that engulfed the CDU in the 1990s and caused Helmut Kohl's disgrace. Now the 76-year-old arms dealer has been jailed for eight years for tax evasion. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 09, 2010
Switzerland is experiencing a wave of anti-German sentiment fed by anger at Berlin's decision to buy a CD containing stolen banking data. Local right-wing politicians are exploiting the opportunity to attack German immigrants who "steal" Swiss jobs. By Mathieu von Rohr more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 03, 2010
The German government says it plans to buy a CD containing customer data apparently stolen from British bank HSBC's operation in Switzerland. The move has enraged Swiss officials, but it already appears to be bearing fruit. Berlin expects a wave of tax evaders to turn themselves in over the coming days in the hope of avoiding prosecution. By Sebastian Fischer more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 02, 2010
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said her government might pay a hefty sum -- again -- for stolen banking details on potential German tax cheats. Her attitude has riled the Swiss, who consider private banking to be a sacred business tradition. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 02, 2010
The German government has signalled it intends to purchase a CD containing information about tax evaders with Swiss bank accounts, even though members of the ruling coalition have warned against dealing with "thieves." In its quest to crack down on tax cheats, Berlin is even prepared to risk a falling-out with Switzerland. By Philipp Wittrock more...
