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Zelenskyy and Merz shake hands and look each other in the eye with a smile.

Press conference on German-Ukrainian intergovernmental consultations “We are partners for a secure Europe”

Germany and Ukraine want to move closer together. At the German-Ukrainian intergovernmental consultations, Federal Chancellor Merz emphasised the common goal of learning from each other and investing in the future together.

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Press release Declaration on a strategic partnership between Germany and Ukraine

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Fuel prices and structural reforms Governing coalition agrees on rapid aid for consumers and the economy

The Federal Government is planning to significantly and quickly reduce fuel prices for citizens and companies. It also wants to pave the way for further tax relief and structural reforms. Read the details here.

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Solidarity surcharge

The solidarity surcharge (Solidaritätszuschlag) is a surcharge on income tax and corporation tax, introduced to meet the costs of German unification. The surcharge is currently 5.5 percent.

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