Category: Economy
More jobs filled in Germany as economic forecast improves
(de-news.net) – Job vacancies fell to about 1 million in the second quarter of 2026 as upgraded economic forecasts pointed to a gradual recovery. Efforts…
German farmers face compounding pressures as drought, costs, and climate risks mount
(de-news.net) – Drought, crop losses, growing input costs, and problems in the livestock sector are putting increasing strain on Germany’s farmers, leading the federal government…
Housing crisis deepens as costs outpace supply
(de-news.net) – Rent increases and building costs are putting a strain on tenants and reducing the supply of affordable housing, which is aggravating Germany’s housing…
First-day sick notes fuel broader debate over health-care reform
(de-news.net) – The FDP supports tax-free attendance incentives, while the SPD opposes the requirement for first-day sick notes, dividing Germany’s coalition. Medical leaders are cautioning…
Germany moves to redirect EV subsidies toward European production
(de-news.net) – While discussing trade policies, industrial competitiveness, and EU automotive regulations, Germany is changing its electric vehicle policy to support European manufacturing. Demand for…
Coalition divisions surface over first-day sick notes
(de-news.net) – First-day sickness certificates and more extensive social policy reforms have rekindled internal tensions within Germany’s ruling coalition, with SPD worries about unforeseen consequences,…
IT: Consumer advocates call for stricter social-media rules as Germany seeks greater, but safer, AI competitiveness
(de-news.net) – Germany is dealing with two aspects of digital transformation: rising efforts to develop competitive, secure AI capabilities and calls for more robust protections…
Germany’s recovery shows signs of broad improvement
(de-news.net) – With fewer job losses, higher real incomes, and higher consumer expectations, Germany’s economic recovery is tentatively getting stronger. Weak hiring, muted purchase intentions,…
