Category: Economy
German economy projected to regain momentum, according to the Bundesbank
(den-news.net) – The Bundesbank, in its semiannual forecast, has projected a gradual and positive trajectory for the German economy over the next several years. According…
Germany launches 30‑billion‑euro Deutschlandfonds to mobilize private investment in future industries
(de-news.net) – The Federal Government, in cooperation with the state development bank KfW, has introduced the so‑called ‘Deutschlandfonds.’ According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs,…
Commission on long‑term stability of national pension system established
(de-news.net) – A commission has been convened by the federal cabinet with the explicit mandate to examine prospective reforms to the national pension system. The…
Brussels eases 2035 auto emission mandate, prompting praise from Berlin
(de-news.net) – The European Union’s recent decision to ease fleet‑wide CO₂ restrictions for newly manufactured cars has been welcomed by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz. He…
Federal Statistical Office reports gender pay gap in 2025 remains at 16 percent
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – In 2025, women in Germany continued to earn significantly less per hour than men, with the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reporting…
Education reform as an engine of economic growth: new ifo study projects trillions in potential gains
(de-news.net) – If specific educational objectives were consistently pursued, Germany could in the long term secure an additional economic output amounting to several trillion euros….
Deutsche Bahn expands high‑speed services, cuts management posts, and orders 3,000 new buses
(de-news.net) – Deutsche Bahn has introduced new nationwide schedules, marking a significant adjustment to its long‑distance and regional services. Fourteen additional ‘Sprinter’ connections have been…
Coalition moves to fast‑track national infrastructure under new acceleration framework
(de-news.net) – In the Coalition Committee, the CDU/CSU and SPD concluded that essential infrastructure projects must, going forward, be completed at a significantly faster pace….
Coalition plans major overhaul of Heating Law with Building Modernization Act
(de-news.net) – A new, more comprehensive framework governing national heating regulations is scheduled for introduction in spring, according to plans advanced by the CDU/CSU–SPD coalition….
New roadmap charts how Germany can meet its 2040 emissions goal
(de-news.net) – Germany can still meet its national climate target for 2040, according to a new assessment by the Umweltbundesamt (UBA), which outlines a feasible…
