The latest monthly report from the Federal Ministry of Finance indicates a decline in revenues from income tax, corporate tax, and value-added tax. However, increases were noted in payroll tax, capital gains tax, tobacco tax, insurance tax, and vehicle tax. Cumulatively, tax revenues for the first half of the year reached over €451 billion, reflecting a 0.8% increase compared to the same period last year. Experts project an overall growth of 1.2% for the entire fiscal year.