European Parliament 20 February 2012, Written question E-001945/12 Markus Pieper (PPE) to the Commission. Labour market participation among women — policies in Germany

Question for written answer E-001945/12 to the Commission Markus Pieper (PPE) (20 February 2012) Subject: Labour market participation among women — policies in Germany The Commission has complained to the German Government about the planned introduction of a carer’s allowance and the existing income tax rate for married couples (Ehegattensplitting).