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BE wants to limit house purchases by funds and create a tax on digital giants

The Left Bloc (BE) has proposed 350 amendments to the 2027 State Budget, including a new 3% tax on revenue from online advertising, intermediation, and user data sales by digital giants. The proposals also aim to restrict house purchases by investment funds based in low-tax jurisdictions and reverse cuts to unemployment benefits.

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These are proposed changes to tax and housing policy in the 2027 State Budget; if passed, they could impact housing market activity and fiscal rules, though they are currently only proposals.

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