Monday, November 20, 2023

Three German News Stories

1.  Focus piece this AM....talking over how with the VAT rise in January (back to 19-percent)....that these senior citizen 'cheapo' plates at lunch....will be beyond the financial capability of some Germans.

Other coverage indicates that the university and school lunch program are also affected by the rise.

2.  Berlin city officials now say that there's 200k Euro of damage to property from environmentalists.

3.  Starting in January, there will be a 'Alpine' symbol on German winter tires.....to note they are such tires.  If you buy a set for winter purposes in 2024, and there is no Alpine symbol....then it doesn't qualify.   

No comments: