Child welfare overhaul to center on universal provision and to save billions of euros
(de-news.net) – A draft bill claims that Germany’s Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Karin Prien (CDU), is working on a comprehensive overhaul of child and…
Electoral reform in doubt as CSU opposes gender parity mandate
(de-news.net) – The black-red coalition faces uncertainty over electoral reform, especially regarding the aspects of mandatory gender parity and constituency reduction. CSU leader Markus Söder…
Political fault lines emerge over VAT strategy and redistribution measures
(de-news.net) – German policymakers are debating value-added tax (VAT) reforms, including eliminating the tax on essential foods to ease inflation, while proposals to raise overall…
Bundesrat endorses revised hospital reform after federal–state compromise
(de-news.net) – While state representatives expressed ongoing worries about implementation and long-term efficacy, Germany’s Bundesrat – the second parliamentary chambher – has accepted significant changes…
Bundesrat to consider resolution on national sugar tax initiative
(de-news.net) – Schleswig-Holstein has suggested a sugar tax on sweetened beverages as a preventive health measure, connecting it to product reformulation and youth protection. While…
After Riester: Bundestag overhauls private pensions with hybrid guarantee model
(de-news.net) – In order to replace the Riester system starting in 2027, the German Bundestag authorized a thorough reform of subsidized private retirement savings. The…
Legal gaps prompt calls for platform accountability against digital violence targeting women
(de-news.net) – As experts criticize current laws and their shortcomings and as AI-driven manipulations raise the risk of online exposure, support grows for legal amendments…
Government unveils ‘Chemieagenda 2045’ to support core industrial sector
(de-news.net) – Through lower energy costs, relief from carbon pricing, and regulatory reform, the German government’s ‘Chemieagenda 2045’ lays out a coordinated policy framework to…
