Category: Economy
Germany seeks foreign investment as Nvidia partnership encompasses industrial AI
(de-news.net) – As Germany expands its collaboration with the company Nvidia to advance industrial AI, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) is looking to draw in…
Berlin: proposed socialization of large property portfolios sparks dispute
(de-news.net) – The intent to transfer over 160,000 flats owned by major real estate businesses into public control is increased by a debate over housing…
Reforms: Chancellor presses for swift action as coalition disputes persist
(de-news.net) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) is pushing his coalition to expedite social reforms, such as adjustments to labor market policy, health insurance, pensions,…
Economic reform debate: CDU/CSU pushes for more flexible working hours
(de-news.net) – The CDU/CSU is moving on with proposals to replace the conventional eight-hour workday with a 48-hour weekly working-time limit, claiming that more flexibility…
UniCredit moves closer to control of Commerzbank as regulatory hurdle falls
(de-news.net) – The European Central Bank (ECB) has authorized an increase in UniCredit’s share above 30 percent without a set upper limit, clearing a significant…
Housing crisis: tensions between rising rents and construction policy
(de-news.net) – The housing situation in Germany is getting worse as attempts to increase the supply of affordable living space are hampered by growing rents,…
Bundestag to vote on gradual tobacco tax increases through 2030
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Bundestag is expected to approve a gradual increase in tobacco taxes from 2027 through 2030 on Thursday evening, with the Government seeking…
Plastic tax delayed as conservative lawmakers question costs, bureaucracy, and implementation requirements
(de-news.net) – Due to objections from at least 24 conservative members of the Bundestag, Germany has delayed a Cabinet decision on its proposed tax on…
