Category: Economy
CSU pushes for federal ban on housing expropriations after Left’s Berlin victory
(de-news.net) – The CSU is advocating for swift federal legislation to stop the socialization or expropriation of sizable private housing portfolios. The Left continues to…
Germany’s public transport ridership rises while Deutschlandticket costs set to be adapted
(de-news.net) – Germany’s local and regional public transportation system saw a slight increase in ridership in the first half of 2026. A new automatic pricing…
Merz calls state election results a turning point for the CDU
(de-news.net) – CDU Chairman and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described the Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania election results as a political turning point requiring a broad…
Election results prompt SPD to pressure for changes
(de-news.net) – While keeping its commitment to the governing coalition, the SPD is pushing for changes to the reform agenda of the German Cabinet in…
Fuel relief measures spark debate over broad and targeted support
(de-news.de) – Reactions to Germany’s proposed fuel rebate and price cap have been sharply divided. While critics question the measures’ targeting and caution that fuel…
Volkswagen lowers 2026 outlook as profitability comes under pressure
(de-news.net) – Citing special effects, weak Chinese demand, restructuring costs, and pressure from lower-margin electric vehicles, Volkswagen has significantly reduced its operating margin for 2026….
Trade unions, parties, and business groups push competing energy-cost relief plans (Update)
(de-news.net) – As energy and fuel prices rise, various forms of relief are being proposed by German unions, business representatives, the ADAC, the Greens, and…
CDU closes ranks around Merz before state votes
(de-news.net) – Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has received public backing from the Union parties’ parliamentary leader Thorsten Frei and the CDU’s eight state premiers following…
