(de-news.net) – Friedrich Merz, the Union’s chancellor candidate and CDU chairman, anticipates a coalition government comprising CDU, CSU, and SPD, citing the singular parliamentary majority in the democratic center of the Bundestag. Both SPD and CSU leaderships have endorsed initiating coalition negotiations for a black-red…

(de-news.net) – The Union parties and the SPD have successfully concluded their exploratory discussions. Pending approval from party committees, formal coalition negotiations are anticipated. Principal agreements have been made. “We have reached consensus on a wide range of substantive issues,” stated CDU leader Friedrich Merz….

(de-news.net) – In the wake of the Bundestag election, German enterprises have urged for improved business conditions in Germany. The next government must address that issue to initiate change, stated the President of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Peter Adrian. He noted that…

(de-news.net) – Reint E. Gropp, head of the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research, has called on future governing parties to implement comprehensive and fundamental reforms. He emphasizes that the new government must “courageously” address bureaucratic reduction and significant changes to the pension system. According to…

(de-news.net) – In the public service wage negotiations, employers have yet to present an offer. The Verdi union has called for warning strikes in public transport today in six federal states, involving over 50,000 workers from municipal rail and bus companies. Affected areas include the…

(de-news.net) – In a debate aired shortly before the Bundestag elections on ARD and ZDF, CDU/CSU reaffirmed their commitment to achieving greenhouse gas neutrality for Germany by 2045. This position was articulated by both CDU Secretary-General Linnemann and CSU Regional Group Leader Dobrindt. The Union…

(de-news.net) – The President of the Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA), Rainer Dulger, has called for a paradigm shift in economic policy. He emphasized that the next government must prioritize Germany’s competitiveness in the political agenda. Dulger highlighted affordable energy prices, increased net income,…

(de-news.net) – The natural gas supply in Germany remains stable despite low temperatures and decreasing storage levels. The Ines storage association has assured that the remaining reserves will suffice for the rest of the winter. Additionally, the Federal Network Agency has described the gas supply…

(de-news.net) – Germany remains the third-largest economy globally, with a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.66 trillion last year, as calculated by the Cologne Institute for Economic Research (IW). This places Germany ahead of Japan, which previously held the third position. The United States…

(de-news.net) – Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz proposes the separation of the economic and climate ministries in his prospective administration. During an interview on Politico’s podcast, the CDU Chairman articulated his critique of the existing structure, labeling it as inherently flawed from its inception. The…

(de-news.net) – The candidates for the chancellorship have addressed citizen inquiries in the ARD “Wahlarena.” CDU candidate for Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, reiterated that individuals without a permanent residence permit should leave Germany and promised tax relief for small and medium incomes. Additionally, he emphasized the…

(de-news.net) – The German rail company Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the Railway and Transport Union (EVG) have reached a tariff agreement. Specific details are to be announced on Sunday. It is known that there will be a 6.5% salary increase in three stages by the…