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Housing crisis: tensions between rising rents and construction policy
(de-news.net) – The housing situation in Germany is getting worse as attempts to increase the supply of affordable living space are hampered by growing rents,…
Bundestag approves state-supported pension savings scheme for children
(de-news.net) – State-funded pension savings plans that will give qualified children 10 euros a month from age 6 until adulthood has been approved by Germany’s…
German parliament approves emergency care reform to ease pressure on hospitals and improve service
(de-news.net) – A comprehensive emergency care reform intended to enhance patient triage, coordinate medical services, and reduce strain on hospitals and ambulance crews has been…
Bundestag approves four-year tobacco tax increase amid concerns about consumption and revenue
(de-news.net) – A four-year tobacco tax increase starting in 2027 has been authorized by the German Bundestag. The goal is to increase government revenue and…
Bundestag to vote on gradual tobacco tax increases through 2030
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Bundestag is expected to approve a gradual increase in tobacco taxes from 2027 through 2030 on Thursday evening, with the Government seeking…
Plastic tax delayed as conservative lawmakers question costs, bureaucracy, and implementation requirements
(de-news.net) – Due to objections from at least 24 conservative members of the Bundestag, Germany has delayed a Cabinet decision on its proposed tax on…
Chancellor Merz links social fairness to security, economic reform and European stability ahead of EU summit
(de-news.net) – Prior to the EU meeting in Brussels, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has urged a greater emphasis on social justice in addition to…
Germany appoints commission to prepare long-term care reform
(de-news.net) — A 13-person expert commission has been created by Germany to create a comprehensive long-term care reform; recommendations are anticipated by January 2027, and…
