Category: Economy
Nestlé CEO would accept sugar tax, but expresses skepticism
(de-news.net) – Alexander von Maillot, the CEO of Nestlé Germany, has affirmed that his company would adhere to more stringent regulations, such as advertising prohibitions for unhealthy food products or the imposition of a sugar tax, as considered by the coalition government. Nevertheless, he expressed…
CDU/CSU wants to reform Deutsche Bahn from the bottom up
(de-news.net) – The Union is advocating for comprehensive reforms at Deutsche Bahn. Ulrich Lange, the deputy leader of the Union parliamentary group, conveyed that a thorough restructuring of Deutsche Bahn is imperative to enhance rail performance. In response to critical remarks from EVG leader Martin…
Frei explains financing of the CDU/CSU’s ‘Agenda 2030’
(de-news.net) – Thorsten Frei, the Parliamentary Secretary of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, has refuted criticisms of his party’s economic policy agenda for 2030. Opponents had contended that the proposed tax reductions would incur nearly 100 billion euros in costs and were financially untenable. Frei countered,…
Habeck (Greens) proposes economic reforms to boost innovation and foster entrepreneurship (Update)
(de-news.net) – Robert Habeck, the Green Party’s chancellor candidate, has advanced a proposal to enhance Germany’s appeal for newly established top-tier enterprises. In a guest article for the “Handelsblatt,” he advocated for the reduction of bureaucratic requirements for nascent businesses during their formative years and…
Scholz elected candidat for chancellor at SPD conference (Update)
(de-news.net) – Olaf Scholz has been elected in an open vote as the candidate for the office of chancellor at the Social Democrats’ federal party conference in Berlin. Five of about 6000 delegates opposed his candidacy, with no abstentions. Following his election, he galvanized the…
‘Agenda 2030’ – CDU passes tax reform and economic growth strategy
(de-news.net) – The CDU board has unanimously endorsed the ‘Agenda 2030’ during its retreat in Hamburg. The agenda encompasses a phased tax reform. Income tax is slated for reduction, with the top tax rate applicable only beyond 80,000 euros. Conversely, the basic tax-free allowance is…
Greens want to provide relief, double public investment
(de-news.net) – The Greens intend to alleviate the financial burden on families by approximately 1,000 euros annually through the provision of cheaper electricity, affordable mobility, and tax relief for the general populace, as outlined in a three-page resolution document from the federal executive board. The…
CDU to campaign with comprehensive ‘Agenda 2030’
(de-news.net) – The CDU will campaign for the upcoming federal parliamentary elections with an economic program titled ‘Agenda 2030,’ which is set to be approved at the CDU Federal Executive Board meeting on Friday in Hamburg. The program aspires to achieve an annual economic growth…
The energy transition can benefit households and the economy financially
(de-news.net) – The energy transition in Germany can be structured in a way that both private households and businesses derive financial benefits. This conclusion is drawn from a study conducted by the think tank Energy Watch Group (EWG). According to the study, a CO2-neutral Germany…
Calls for Reintroducing a Waiting Day Amid High Sickness Rates
(de-news.net) – Business representatives and economists have posited that employees should not receive wages for the initial day of illness. Allianz CEO Oliver Bäte advocated for the reintroduction of the waiting day for sick leave, citing Germany’s elevated sickness rate. Consequently, employees would bear the…
Climate goals attained by Germany
(de-news.net) – According to a recent study, Germany has almost halved its greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990 levels, thereby successfully attaining its 2024 climate goal. The think tank Agora Energiewende has noted that coal-based power generation has fallen to an unprecedented low. In 2024,…
Union parties recommend mandatory work for benefit recipients
(de-news.net) – The Union parliamentary group in the Bundestag recommended that Schwerin’s plans for mandatory work for citizen’s income recipients be adopted nationwide. Thorsten Frei, the parliamentary secretary of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, stated that those who can work but choose not to should not…
