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Munich is the German candidate for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
(de-news.net) – Germany has chosen Munich as its candidate to host the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the bid emphasizing…
President Steinmeier’s succession moves into focus
(de-news.net) – After the state elections, the succession to Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (SPD) is heading toward an active discussion phase. More and more CDU…
Germany pushes reform agenda as tensions mount (Update)
(de-news.net) – The German Government is pursuing reforms aimed at economic growth and the sustainability of social insurance systems. Economics Minister Katherina Reiche and Chancellor…
Return of temporary fuel discount cleared amid economic debate
(de-news.net) – Germany has cleared the reintroduction of a temporary fuel-tax reduction beginning 1 October, cutting energy taxes on gasoline and diesel by about 14…
German coalition seeks common ground on contentious pension reform
(de-news.net) – Leading members of Germany’s governing coalition are pressing for implementation of the pension commission’s recommendations while simultaneously seeking compromises over its most contentious…
Berlin Left faces pushback over security, antisemitism, and housing
(de-news.net) – Opposition is growing towards a potential Berlin governing coalition involving the Left Party. SPD figures Dietmar Woidke and Wolfgang Thierse, along with politicians…
Coalition weighs limits, exceptions in pension reform dispute
(de-news.net) – Changes to Germany’s pension law that permit deduction-free retirement following 45 years of contributions are being negotiated by the CDU/CSU and SPD. Reducing…
CDU leaders demand full implementation of the pension pact
(de-news.net) – In the German Bundestag, federal lawmaker Johannes Winkel and the CDU/CSU’s Young Group are pressuring the coalition to carry out its agreed-upon pension…
