Category: Economy
Counterbalancing energy policy: fuel relief and gas storage amidst inflation trend
(de-news.net) – Germany has introduced a temporary fuel-tax reduction of about 17 cents per liter as energy costs rise, while political debate continues over direct…
Council sets higher Deutschlandticket fare based on novel index
(de-news.net) – The monthly cost of the Germany’s Deutschlandticket will rise from 63 euros to 66.80 euros on 1 January 2027, under a new cost-based…
Germany could close some skilled-labor gaps through increased worker training
(de-news.net) – Further training could address nearly 17 percent of skilled-worker shortages in Germany, particularly in nursing, according to a new study. Employment has improved…
SPD challenges Linnemann (CDU) and the forthcoming care reform
(de-news.net) – Tensions over long-term care reform in Germany’s CDU/CSU-SPD coalition have returned, with the SPD opposing reforms entailing benefit cuts, instead calling for structural…
Munich is the German candidate for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
(de-news.net) – Germany has chosen Munich as its candidate to host the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the bid emphasizing…
Germany pushes reform agenda as tensions mount (Update)
(de-news.net) – The German Government is pursuing reforms aimed at economic growth and the sustainability of social insurance systems. Economics Minister Katherina Reiche and Chancellor…
Return of temporary fuel discount cleared amid economic debate
(de-news.net) – Germany has cleared the reintroduction of a temporary fuel-tax reduction beginning 1 October, cutting energy taxes on gasoline and diesel by about 14…
German coalition seeks common ground on contentious pension reform
(de-news.net) – Leading members of Germany’s governing coalition are pressing for implementation of the pension commission’s recommendations while simultaneously seeking compromises over its most contentious…
