Category: Politics
Record deficits show structural weaknesses in German local government finance
(de-news.net) – Germany’s municipalities experienced a sharp deterioration in their financial position in 2025, recording a historic deficit of approximately 32 billion euros and total…
Hubertz defends savings policy as Federal Government seeks to revive homebuilding
(de-news.net) – The German administration is pursuing a dual-track housing policy: proposed cuts to housing-benefit spending aimed at budget consolidation, alongside reforms intended to reduce…
Berlin unveils 13-point strategy to boost housing supply and lower building costs
(de-news.net) – The German government is seeking to revive residential construction through a 13-point reform package focused on reducing building costs, accelerating approvals, and consolidating…
Coalition debates regarding the future of the eight-hour workday
(de-news.net) – Germany’s working-time reform proceedings have exposed differences within the governing coalition over how much flexibility to allow. While the CDU/CSU and employers favor…
Germany faces larger labor shortfall as demographic outlook worsens
(de-news.net) – A recent report by the Institute of the German Economy (IW) indicates that Germany will have to deal with a labor shortage much…
Experts reject age ban as Germany rethinks platform safety across social media and AI
(de-news.net) – The German Ethics Council rejects a strict minimum age for social media, favoring a cross-platform, risk-based regulatory approach that extends to AI systems….
Calls grow for overhaul of Germany’s pension systems
(de-news.net) – A debate is ongoing about reforming Germany’s welfare and pension systems, highlighting calls for a universal citizens’ insurance model, the integration of civil…
German states and federal actors clash over scope of criminal protection for elected officials
(de-news.net) – The Union parties in the Bundestag support a proposal by Germany’s Conference of State Justice Ministers to narrow Section 188 of the Criminal…
