Category: Economy
Minister for Economic Affairs calls for expanded reform agenda to revitalize German competitiveness
(de-news.net) – Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche (CDU) has advocated for a far‑reaching reform agenda that, in her view, must extend well beyond…
Schnieder advises early enrollment as driver’s license overhaul not expected before 2027
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) has urged prospective drivers not to postpone the process of obtaining a license in the…
New legislation seeks tenant protections through limits on index rents and short‑term contracts
(de-news.net) – Germany’s federal justice minister Stefanie Hubig has advanced a legislative initiative designed to curb the growth of rents in contracts indexed to inflation….
German economy projected to regain momentum, according to the Bundesbank
(den-news.net) – The Bundesbank, in its semiannual forecast, has projected a gradual and positive trajectory for the German economy over the next several years. According…
Germany launches 30‑billion‑euro Deutschlandfonds to mobilize private investment in future industries
(de-news.net) – The Federal Government, in cooperation with the state development bank KfW, has introduced the so‑called ‘Deutschlandfonds.’ According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs,…
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…
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…
