Category: Politics
Germany’s Labor Minister Bärbel Bas resigns
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Labor Minister Bärbel Bas is resigning as co-chairwoman of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and from the Federal Cabinet, citing the death…
German conservatives confront political crisis as economic policy disputes deepen
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faces mounting pressure to rebuild public trust after state election setbacks, with internal criticism focusing on unfulfilled campaign…
After coalition’s compromise on sugar tax, economists pledge for inheritance tax overhaul
(de-news.net) – Germany’s governing coalition has reportedly reached a compromise on a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, with Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil of the center-left Social…
Berlin coalition preps expose divisions as negotiations intensify
(de-news.net) – The SPD has questioned the legal and financial feasibility of socializing major real estate companies in Berlin, while warning that substantial spending cuts…
Germany weighs tax relief alongside new levies on sugar, plastic, and tobacco
(de-news.net) – Germany’s governing coalition is advancing a broad tax agenda that combines income tax relief for households with new levies intended to raise government…
Germany increases growth projection as investment and exports boost prospects
(de-news.net) – Germany has raised its 2026 growth forecast to 1.3 percent, citing stronger exports and public investment in infrastructure and defense. The Government expects…
Coalition seeks to revive reform agenda amid internal disagreements
(de-news.net) – Germany’s coalition is seeking to move forward with its July reform agenda as disagreements over pensions, taxation, labor policy and long-term care continue…
Federal Government advances rules against digital violence and AI-related risks
(de-news.net) – Germany is moving to strengthen its legal response to digital violence, with new rules targeting sexualized deepfakes, digital voyeurism, rape videos, identity abuse…
