Category: Politics
Bundestag to vote on gradual tobacco tax increases through 2030
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Bundestag is expected to approve a gradual increase in tobacco taxes from 2027 through 2030 on Thursday evening, with the Government seeking…
Plastic tax delayed as conservative lawmakers question costs, bureaucracy, and implementation requirements
(de-news.net) – Due to objections from at least 24 conservative members of the Bundestag, Germany has delayed a Cabinet decision on its proposed tax on…
Chancellor Merz links social fairness to security, economic reform and European stability ahead of EU summit
(de-news.net) – Prior to the EU meeting in Brussels, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has urged a greater emphasis on social justice in addition to…
Germany appoints commission to prepare long-term care reform
(de-news.net) — A 13-person expert commission has been created by Germany to create a comprehensive long-term care reform; recommendations are anticipated by January 2027, and…
Germany plans age restrictions and stronger online protections for children
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Federal Cabinet has advanced measures to strengthen online protections for children and teenagers as efforts to establish uniform European Union rules continue….
Germany advances sugar tax on sweetened beverages
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Federal Cabinet has advanced a proposed tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, scheduled to take effect in mid-2027, pending parliamentary approval. The two-tier levy…
German Minister rejects immediate AI tax, prioritizes growth and innovation
(de-news.net) – An AI tax at an early stage has been rejected by Germany’s Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger (CDU), who prioritizes economic growth and domestic…
Merz renews call to end early retirement scheme as coalition continues pension debate
(de-news.net) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has renewed calls to abolish Germany’s so-called pension at 63, arguing that demographic pressures require a more sustainable…
