Germany offers generous tax breaks for married couples under so-called "marital splitting." Critics have said it reinforces financial inequality between men and women.
Germany offers generous tax breaks for married couples under so-called "marital splitting." Critics have said it reinforces financial inequality between men and women.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - The German cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft budget proposal that would cut parental leave allowance for higher income earners from next year, part of budget-tightening amid soaring inflation after years of generous spending.
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