Since 2021, the European Union has been pushing forward with plans for an EU asset register, the implications of which
are far-reaching—more so than they might seem at first glance.
Essentially, the goal is to create a central database to record the assets of EU citizens.
The focus here is not only on liquid assets in bank accounts; consideration is also being given to the
reporting of real estate, business interests, cryptocurrencies, works of art, and other assets.
Officially, the registry is intended to help combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
Critics, on the other hand, warn of a massive intrusion into citizens' privacy and the
significant potential for abuse. And they're right!
This is because the collected data could also be used for other purposes, such as so-called “load balancing.”
A system of burden-sharing was already in place in Germany after World War II.
It was introduced in 1949 for the victims and disabled veterans of World War II.
The relevant law allowed the federal government to impose compulsory levies, including
compulsory mortgages, for a period of 30 years.
Under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Germany's national debt has skyrocketed.
Other EU countries, such as Greece and Italy, are also heavily in debt.
To solve this problem, there is ongoing debate in political circles and the media about burden-sharing.
That would mean that the government would seize its citizens' assets—in other words, expropriate them.
Former German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel had already spoken out in favor of such burden-sharing during the COVID-19 crisis.
Sigmar Gabriel is not just one voice among many.
He is the chairman of Atlantik-Brücke.
It was founded in 1952 by John McCloy, a close associate of the Rockefellers who, as a key figure in high-level Freemasonry, had
an extensive network of contacts and wielded enormous influence.
The goal of the Atlantik-Brücke is evidently to steer German politics closely along the lines set by its
founders, who were members of high-degree Freemasonry.
The Atlantik-Brücke brings together 800 leading figures from the banking and finance sectors, business, politics, and the media.
Friedrich Merz has also served as chairman of the Atlantik-Brücke.
It is striking that the editorial boards of the leading media outlets consist of approximately 100 members, which
gives their ideas enormous influence over public opinion.
So when the chairman of the Atlantik-Brücke brings up the idea of burden-sharing, it’s a strong indication of the
agenda being planned behind closed doors in these circles.
For further insight, please also watch the following program: “How Germany Is Being
Controlled from Abroad – The Atlantik-Brücke.”
Katrin Göring-Eckardt, a politician from the Green Party, was also a former member of the Atlantik-Brücke.
She has already requested an expert opinion on a burden-sharing measure—referred to here as a “one-time wealth levy.”
In 2022, she and other Green Party colleagues spoke out in favor of such a burden-sharing arrangement with
regard to COVID-19-related expenditures and the resulting costs of the war in Ukraine.
Could it be, then, that the EU—which is somewhat more removed from its citizens and not as much in the public eye—is now
laying the groundwork to be able to levy such wealth taxes?
But what is the current status of the EU Asset Register?
In 2021, the European Commission commissioned a feasibility study, which was completed in 2024.
To date, there is no legal act establishing such a property registry.
The EU has so far denied that this is planned.
The introduction of such a registry would also be very unpopular.
However, we shouldn't be fooled and should remain vigilant.
In May 2024, the Council of the European Union, acting on a proposal from the European Commission,
adopted a directive requiring member states to establish central bank account registries.
These are intended to cover all individuals who hold or control securities accounts,
cryptocurrency accounts, and safe deposit boxes at banks.
Another directive calls for a network system operated by the European Commission to link these bank account
registries, so that information from the banks can be accessed.
Central real estate registries and central registries of corporate owners are also to be established, to which
the authorities of all EU member states will have access.
Conclusion: The European Commission appears to be misleading its citizens.
While she pretends she no longer intends to pursue plans for an asset registry, behind the scenes, the
groundwork is being laid so that the necessary information can still be obtained through the banks.
Once these banking registries are fully developed, they will effectively serve as a wealth registry through the back door.
It is doubtful that the European Commission is concerned solely with combating money
laundering and terrorist financing in this matter.