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Policy consulting and public affairs – part 3: Policy consulting as the analytical core of public affairs

Our article shows why policy consulting is the analytical core of effective public affairs and why activism cannot replace policy consulting—analysis and strategy must come first.

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Policy consulting and public affairs – part 2: Where public affairs come from

Our article examines the origins of public affairs in the USA, why public affairs are not a universally applicable model, and why a systemic understanding is the key prerequisite for effective advocacy.

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Policy consulting and public affairs – part 1: What public affairs is – and what it is not.

Our article provides a thorough introduction to public affairs, explains key terms, and shows why modern advocacy cannot function without analysis and knowledge of the system.

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Analyses

Coalition agreement 2025: Tax policy at a glance – analysis of key points

Our 2025 analysis provides a structured overview of tax policy proposals in the coalition agreement – including working group results, exploratory talks, and unimplemented measures.

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Alles zur Immobilienpolitik aus einer Hand
Analyses

Coalition agreement 2025: Real estate policy at a glance – analysis of key points

Our 2025 analysis highlights the key real estate policy points of the Coalition Agreement – supplemented by the results of the working groups, exploratory talks, and election programs of the Union and SPD.

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Fachbeitrag zur Grunderwerbsteuer in der Zeitschrift WPg 19/2022
Specialist publication

Real estate transfer tax & share deals: A comparison of reform models (2022)

Our publication in the trade journal WPg (issue 19/2022) analyzes reform plans for real estate transfer tax and compares models for taxing share deals, with a focus on possible additional tax burdens.

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Fachbeitrag zur Superabschreibung in der Zeitschrift WPg 13/2022
Specialist publication

Super depreciation: Opportunities & risks for companies (2022)

Our publication in the trade journal WPg (issue 13/2022) analyzes the planned “super depreciation” of the traffic light coalition. It shows variants and recommends that companies deal with it at an early stage.

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Baustelle mit Kränen - Bauen und Wohnen als zentrale immobilienpolitische Themen
Analyses

Coalition agreement 2021: Real estate policy at a glance – analysis of key points

Our analysis of 2022 summarizes the key points of the 2021 coalition agreement on real estate policy, supplemented by the results of exploratory talks and the election manifestos of the coalition parties.

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Papierstapel - Wir durchdringen, analysieren und bereiten komplexe Themen verstädnlich auf
Analyses

Coalition agreement 2021: Tax policy at a glance – analysis of key points

Our 2021 analysis summarizes the key tax policy statements in the coalition agreement, including the results of exploratory talks and the election manifestos of the SPD, Die Grünen, and FDP on key projects.

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Kleine und große Spielfiguren auf Münzen - Familienunternehmen, Vermögensnachfolge und Unternehmensnachfolge
Studies

Inheritance tax law & guidelines 2020 – study with practical application

Our 2020 study analyzes the reformed inheritance tax law The 2019 inheritance tax guidelines highlight practical problems and still serve as a central reference work for consultants.

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Studies

Inheritance tax law 2017 – study on the state decree for family businesses

Our 2017 study analyzes the state decree on inheritance tax reform, assesses its application to family businesses, and identifies gaps and areas for improvement in the law.

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Familie neben Waage - Familienunternehmen, Unternehmensnachfolge und Erbschaftsteuerrecht
Studies

New inheritance and gift tax law – study on changes for family businesses (2016)

The 2016 study summarizes the new rules on inheritance and gift tax following the ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court, illustrates them with overviews, and provides a well-founded assessment.

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