“It’s about time that Greece taxes its shipowners.”

Michael Fuchs, a senior centre right politician from Germany has a suggestion for Greece’s new left wing government as the tabloid newspaper, Bild, highlights the tax status of super rich shipowners.

(Germans launch tax attack on Greece)

 “Greek-owned shipping was, is and wishes to remain present in its home. But for this to happen, it must be outside political controversy with its institutional framework fully respected, if it is to maintain the same admirable performance, which has given Greece the utmost privilege of occupying the top position in international shipping.”

But