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Merz defends reform agenda, upholds fiscal discipline and calls for a stronger Europe

(de-news.net) – Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has called for continued structural change in support of the German government’s reform agenda, stating that fiscal restraint, and…

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Germany prepares for post-rebate fuel market (Update)

(de-news.net) – Germany’s governing coalition has decided to end the time-bound fuel-tax rebate on July 1, citing fiscal constraints despite its role in lowering fuel…

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Justice Minister advocates stronger legal framework against sexual violence (Update)

(de-news.net) – Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has proposed a series of legal reforms aimed at strengthening Germany’s response to sexual violence, including longer…

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Berlin talks held with coalition, business, and labor leaders

(de-news.net) – German coalition leaders, business associations, and trade unions held exploratory talks in Berlin on planned economic and social reforms. While no decisions were…

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New SPD initiatives on taxation and industrial competitiveness

(de-news.net) – The Social Democrats are trying to gain a more pronounced economic profile. Two policy initiatives emerging from the SPD address different aspects of…

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From pensions to taxes: coalition faces growing reform pressures ahead of social-partner summit

(de-news.net) – Germany’s coalition leaders will meet employers and unions amid mounting pressure for economic and social reforms. While Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) emphasizes dialogue…

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Debate on German reform agenda deepens ahead of Chancellery summit

(de-news.net) – Germany’s debate has heated up over DGB ideas for mandatory occupational pensions, more taxes on firms and top earners, and an alternative growth…

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Renewables drive rise in German electricity generation during first quarter

(de-news.net) – Germany’s electricity generation increased by 6.0 percent in the first quarter of 2026, driven primarily by stronger renewable output. Wind power remained the…

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