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Hardly any taxes for the rich – how unequally money is distributed in Germany Documentary

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Published on Dec 23, 2024

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Economic inequality is growing in Germany: While a few enjoy their luxury, whether on Sylt, with expensive cars, watches or villas, others struggle to survive. We show why the belief in earned prosperity is a fallacy. 📍 Subscribe to MDR Investigativ now: / @mdrinvestigativ In Germany there is growing economic inequality that threatens social cohesion. While a few are very rich and have almost endless opportunities, the middle class is shrinking and many people are afraid of falling into poverty. This inequality is also evident at Christmas: A small group gives each other luxurious presents, while others get hardly anything, are poor and have to fight for every euro. The gap between rich and poor is widening. Inequality of opportunity is exacerbated by unequal financial opportunities, tax privileges such as inheritance tax exemptions and political influence. The belief that hard work automatically leads to wealth is a fallacy. There are coaches on the internet who suggest that with the right mindset you can easily earn a lot of money and become rich. But without equal starting conditions, the path to wealth remains closed to most people. Are millionaires, multimillionaires and billionaires in Germany asked to pay too little by the state? A film by Friederike Rohmann, Felix Seibert-Daiker, Christian Werner and Oliver Matthes. 👍 Did you like the film? Then give us a like. 00:00 5,000-10,000 euros a day – that’s what coach Gunnar Kessler earns 00:50 When does more money become too much? 01:43 Why is it so hard for us to imagine gigantic amounts of money? 03:55 “We work hard, the tax authorities rob us” – survey on Sylt 04:30 The thing with inheritance – do we still have equal opportunities? 10:43 The richer you are, the faster your wealth grows 13:35 Can you get rich with the right mindset? – Interview with coach Gunnar Kessler 16:58 Lots of money without effort – large inheritances are not taxed by the state 20:26 The role of the judiciary and politics in inheritance law 22:26 Is that fair? – Statement by the president of the lobby association “The Family Entrepreneurs” Marie-Christiane Ostermann 24:20 Danger for the economy and democracy – what happens if the rich continue to have so much power? 25:40 Donations from the rich for charitable projects – what’s the point? 26:29 Getting involved in the stock market as a low earner – what could state-supported wealth creation bring for everyone? 28:53 Conclusion 📍 More from MDR Investigativ? 🎧 Podcast: https://www.mdr.de/s/hinterderrecherche 📸 Instagram: https://www.mdr.de/s/teamrecherche 📺 ARD Mediathek: https://1.ard.de/_bwZP https://www.mdr.de/investigativ/index...

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