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Pension reform: Rürup warns of limits as Klüssendorf suggests comprehensive social tiering
(de-news.net) – Bert Rürup, a prominent pension specialist and former head of Germany’s Council of Economic Experts, has sought to temper public expectations regarding the…
Commission on long‑term stability of national pension system established
(de-news.net) – A commission has been convened by the federal cabinet with the explicit mandate to examine prospective reforms to the national pension system. The…
GermanPolicy.com again showing good reader statistics in 2025
Dear Network, Our project comprising political and economic news about Germany in English – GermanPolicy.com – has in 2025 again been attracting a good number…
Government declares ‘Fall of Changes’ a success with 425 measures and major policy advances
(de-news.net) – The Federal Government has issued a favorable assessment of its declared ‘Fall of Changes’ as the winter season approaches, presenting the initiative as…
Government moves to replace Bürgergeld with stricter framework by 2026
(de-news.net) – The Federal Government has announced its intention to dismantle most elements of the existing Bürgergeld system, signaling a major restructuring of the country’s…
Federal Cabinet advances pharmacy reform to strengthen rural access and expand health services
(de-news.net) – A comprehensive draft reform concerning the role of pharmacies has been formally adopted by the Federal Cabinet. The Ministry of Health emphasized that…
Brussels eases 2035 auto emission mandate, prompting praise from Berlin
(de-news.net) – The European Union’s recent decision to ease fleet‑wide CO₂ restrictions for newly manufactured cars has been welcomed by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He…
Federal Statistical Office reports gender pay gap in 2025 remains at 16 percent
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – In 2025, women in Germany continued to earn significantly less per hour than men, with the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reporting…
