Author: author
Özdemir proposes relief for food
(GermanPolicy.com) – Federal Minister of Agriculture Özdemir has proposed consumer relief for food, which should take effect instead of relief for fuel. Less expensive food would benefit everyone, Özdemir said. Recently, both energy and food prices have risen.
Union parties criticize easing of Covid-19 measures
(GermanPolicy.com) – The CDU-CSU in the German Bundestag has criticized the forthcoming relaxation of the Corona measures as “mess.” For example, it is unclear in the bill when clinics would face an overload. After the FDP had enforced extensive easing, the Liberals were skeptical: “In…
Federation of Trade Unions regrets relaxation of occupational safety
(GermanPolicy.com) – The Confederation of German Trade Unions (DGB) has expressed concern that occupational health and safety could become a private matter for workers in the future. Through the elimination of the general obligation to wear masks, the corona tests, and the end of the…
CSU wants all Ukraine refugees to be registered
(GermanPolicy.com) – The CSU has demanded that all refugees from Ukraine be registered. One would have to know who is coming to Germany, stressed CSU General Secretary Stephan Mayer. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser was criticized for her initial position that each refugee could choose where…
Employers want bonus for the care sector quickly
(GermanPolicy.com) – The German Nursing Employers’ Association has demanded that the Federal Government quickly implement the announced nursing bonus and the tax exemption for services at night and on public holidays. It is still unclear when the nursing bonus will benefit nursing staff. These have…
Short-time allowance to be extended
(GermanPolicy.com) – Contrary to initial plans, the short-time allowance will be extended beyond the month of March. From April, the Federal Government is going to be able to order that employers can be reimbursed proportionately for contributions regarding the allowance. This requires amendments to the…
Greens want to support local transport
(GermanPolicy.com) – Green Party leader Ricarda Lang has spoken out against price increases in local public transport and has advocated investment. Like the Federal States, Lang proposed investing 750 million Euros in public transport. Lang expressed her hope that the scope of this type of…
Food prices could rise
(GermanPolicy.com) – Grain trader BayWa has warned that food prices in Germany could go up 10 to 15 percent. Not only the raw materials could become more expensive, but also production. Meanwhile, the federation of bakers has announced that because of the war in Ukraine,…
New minimum wage from October
(GermanPolicy.com) – This Wednesday, the German Bundestag will probably decide to increase the minimum wage to twelve euros. The newly determined amount will be applicable law from 1 October. The lower wage limit is currently EUR 9.82. On July 1, the minimum wage will rise…
Pension increases
(GermanPolicy.com) – From July, pensioners in Germany are to receive significantly higher pensions, according to an agreement by the the Federal Cabinet and the Federal Council. According to the Federal Ministry of Labor, pensions in western Germany will be increased by 3.35 percent, and by…
Federal States slam new German-wide Corona regulation
(GermanPolicy.com) – After the expiry of nationwide regulation in force thus far, the mask requirement is supposed to continue to apply in more areas than previously planned. According to media reports, the Federal Government coalition made up of the SPD, the Greens, and the FDP,…
Federal Government decides on tax relief and higher commuter allowances
(GermanPolicy.com) – The Federal Cabinet has decided, in retrospect to 1 January, a tax relief for commuters and a higher basic allowance in citizens’ tax returns. The commuter rate is to be raised from 25 to 28 Cents per kilometer, while the rate for advertising…
