Category: Finance
Bellevue Palace overhaul defended by President Steinmeier against cost concerns
(de-news.net) – Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has defended the costly renovation of Bellevue Palace as an essential modernization driven by structural, safety, and regulatory requirements,…
Klingbeil and Hubig present action plan to strengthen tax crime enforcement
(de-news.net) – Two German ministers have unveiled a broad action plan to strengthen enforcement against tax evasion and financial crime through tougher penalties, expanded investigative…
Germany unveils prevention-centered healthcare agenda
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Health Minister has unveiled a prevention-focused healthcare strategy that combines increased screening and public health initiatives with cost-cutting measures, tighter oversight of…
Merz defends coalition record, sets agenda for second half of 2026
(de-news.net) – In addition to outlining the coalition’s legislative agenda for the rest of 2026, Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended the coalition’s first six months in…
Willingmann endorses pension plan but opposes ending student mini-jobs
(de-news.net) – Armin Willingmann, the lead candidate for the Saxony-Anhalt SPD, is in favor of incorporating the majority of mini-jobs into Germany’s social insurance system,…
Steeper tobacco tax increase through 2030 to bolster budget, meet health goals (Update)
(de-news.net) – Germany’s governing coalition plans to raise tobacco taxes more than previously proposed, increasing cigarette prices to nearly 12 euros by 2030. The revised…
Kretschmer calls for deeper structural changes to boost German competitiveness
(de-news.net) – Saxony’s Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) has advocated for more extensive structural changes, including increased productivity, labor market and long-term care reforms, looser…
Social-benefit fraud targeted with sweeping legislative package
(de-news.net) – The German administration believes social-benefit fraud is significantly underreported because of limited data sharing between authorities and is preparing a broad package of…
