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Germany tax filing deadlines and digital transitions

7 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Germany and Italy to implement digital tax notifications in 2027

The filing deadline for the 2025 German income‑tax return is 31 July 2026 for taxpayers filing themselves, with an extended deadline of 1 March 2027 for those using a tax adviser or a Lohnsteuer‑hilfeverein. Missing the

Rising phishing, vishing, and impersonation fraud in Europe

13 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Identity theft scams target authorities in Senegal and France

By late August 2026, fraud tactics across Europe have diversified into high-pressure physical sales and sophisticated digital impersonation. In Germany, a McAfee study revealed that 72 percent of citizens have experience

Germany digital public services expansion

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Germany discusses administrative reform and bureaucracy reduction

In late July 2026, Munich’s municipal administration received a city‑wide digitalisation push, giving the chief digital officer authority to implement electronic files, digital signatures and paper‑reduction measures. Th

German consumer fraud and phishing warnings

11 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Cybercriminals launch diverse phishing and WhatsApp fraud campaigns across Europe

Since late July 2026, German authorities have warned of a wave of phishing emails masquerading as Sparkasse communications, using threats of account blockage to steal credentials. By mid-August, fraudulent activity expan

European tax authority phishing scams

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Austria Ministry of Finance warns of phishing scams

Authorities in Germany and Austria have issued warnings regarding various phishing scams impersonating tax and finance ministries. In Baden-Württemberg, Germany, the Ministry of Finance alerted businesses to fraudulent