Germany is considering a 10% tax on tech giants like Google and Meta, citing 'cunning tax evasion' through loopholes in tax laws.
Wolfram Weimer is drafting a legislative proposal for the tax, aiming to target the revenues of digital platforms and discussing alternatives with companies.
Concerns were raised about the influence these platforms hold over information space and the need to address monopoly-like structures in the industry.
The proposed tax plan adds to the existing tariff tensions between the U.S. and EU, with expectations of a meeting between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and President Donald Trump.