Category: Politics
Proposal on part-time work triggers broad political and economic debate
(de-news.net) – The proposal to place the possible abolition of the statutory right to part-time employment on the agenda of the Christian Democrats’ forthcoming party…
Germany plans unified basic income support to simplify welfare system
(de-news.net) – As part of a broader effort to modernize and streamline Germany’s welfare state, federal, state, and local governments are advancing plans for a…
Germany to revise Building Energy Act amid warnings of regulatory default
(de-news.net) – Although the reform process is unfolding under considerable time pressure, Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs continues to pursue an accelerated revision of…
Economists push back on part-time curbs, warning of slower growth
(de-news.net) – The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) has cautioned that a substantial share of part-time employment in Germany does not reflect voluntary individual choice,…
Debate over CDU business wing’s push to restrict part-time work
(de-news.net) – Criticism has surfaced around a proposal to abolish the general statutory entitlement to part-time employment. The initiative, advanced by the Mittelstands- und Wirtschaftsunion…
Germany moves to tighten rules on furnished and short-term rentals
(de-news.net) – In an effort to enhance equity and transparency in Germany’s rental housing market, Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has announced plans to…
Left Party doubled membership last year, emerging younger and more gender-balanced
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke) has reported a pronounced expansion of its membership in 2025, recording growth that more than doubled its ranks…
Germany signals stronger cyber defense, including active countermeasures
(de-news.net) – In response to an evolving cyber threat environment, the Federal Government plans to adopt a more assertive posture, signaling a lower threshold for…
