Category: Finance
Child welfare overhaul to center on universal provision and to save billions of euros
(de-news.net) – A draft bill claims that Germany’s Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Karin Prien (CDU), is working on a comprehensive overhaul of child and…
Political fault lines emerge over VAT strategy and redistribution measures
(de-news.net) – German policymakers are debating value-added tax (VAT) reforms, including eliminating the tax on essential foods to ease inflation, while proposals to raise overall…
Bundesrat endorses revised hospital reform after federal–state compromise
(de-news.net) – While state representatives expressed ongoing worries about implementation and long-term efficacy, Germany’s Bundesrat – the second parliamentary chambher – has accepted significant changes…
Bundesrat to consider resolution on national sugar tax initiative
(de-news.net) – Schleswig-Holstein has suggested a sugar tax on sweetened beverages as a preventive health measure, connecting it to product reformulation and youth protection. While…
After Riester: Bundestag overhauls private pensions with hybrid guarantee model
(de-news.net) – In order to replace the Riester system starting in 2027, the German Bundestag authorized a thorough reform of subsidized private retirement savings. The…
Germany targets intraday fuel price volatility with new regulatory framework
(de-news.net) – The Bundestag has limited daily price rises and increased the authority of the Federal Cartel Office in an effort to reduce fuel price…
Government examines consumption tax hike paired with income tax and contribution relief
(de-news.net) – The German government is considering a VAT increase from 19 to 21 percent as part of a broader reform package that could include…
Family Minister pushes Democracy program reform to boost measurable impact and reach
(de-news.net) – Family Minister Karin Prien (CDU) has defended plans to overhaul the program ‘Demokratie leben’ by shifting focus toward the societal center, strengthening evaluation,…
