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Pf targets amapá pension fund in banco master scandal
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The Federal Police launched an operation against Amprev, the Amapá public servants' pension fund, over irregular investments in Banco Master, liquidated for frauds. The entity's president-director, appointed by Senate President Davi Alcolumbre, was targeted in searches. The action highlights political connections in the scandal costing billions to public coffers.
CSU leader Markus Söder signaled openness to adjusting the wealth tax in the ARD show «Arena». He views it as part of a comprehensive income tax reform. He did not categorically rule out a sugar tax if it serves health promotion.
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A Ministry of Defence report presented to Parliament identifies hypertension, fractures, pregnancy-related conditions, and obesity as top disabilities reducing army officers' fitness for duty. These place officers in a low medical category (LMC), entitling them to higher disability pensions. The report highlights concerns over lifestyle diseases amid ongoing pension tax debates.
The National Housing Fund Institute for Workers (Infonavit) allows beneficiaries to withdraw their savings from the Housing Subaccount, but only by meeting specific requirements, mainly upon retirement. This fund is nourished by 5% contributions of the Daily Integrated Salary every two months by the employer. Workers can check their balance through official channels like Mi Cuenta Infonavit.
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A survey reveals that half of Germans reject linking the retirement age to contribution years. Economist Jens Südekum's proposal faces skepticism especially among academics and supporters of left-leaning parties. Politicians from SPD and CSU remain open to the idea.