Category: Politics
Extension of fuel-tax relief remains open as stakeholders voice criticism
(de-news.net) – Germany is discussing whether to continue its short-term fuel tax reduction program past June. The SPD supports a fuel price cap, while consumer…
Proposal for care insurance reform combines spending cuts and higher contributions
(de-news.net) – Through a combination of spending reductions and extra revenue measures, Federal Health Minister Nina Warken’s proposed long-term care reform aims to alleviate mounting…
Germany expands circular economy strategy with 260-million-euro funding package
(de-news.net) – Germany has introduced an action program under its National Circular Economy Strategy to strengthen product durability, repairability, and recycling. Backed by funding from…
Germany’s Security Council bid falls short
(de-news.net) – In the General Assembly vote, Germany has lost to Portugal and Austria, failing for the first time to get a non-permanent seat on…
Electric vehicles reach record share as German auto sector faces uncertainty
(de-news.net) – Germany’s electric-vehicle market expanded strongly in May, driven by higher fuel costs, new models, and a recent government purchase incentive. Despite improved business…
Germany’s top prosecutors call for greater independence from justice ministries
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Federal Prosecutor-General and senior prosecutors have called for greater independence from justice ministries, arguing that ministerial instruction powers in individual cases may…
Bas pushes pension overhaul as contribution rates rise and reform proposals draw reactions
(de-news.net) – Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD) has renewed calls to integrate civil servants into Germany’s statutory pension system as part of a broader…
SPD pushes back against new costs in health insurance and care funding
(de-news.net) – The SPD is challenging key elements of proposed health and long-term care financing reforms, arguing that patients, insured individuals, and families should not…
