New legislation seeks tenant protections through limits on index rents and short‑term contracts
(de-news.net) – Germany’s federal justice minister Stefanie Hubig has advanced a legislative initiative designed to curb the growth of rents in contracts indexed to inflation….
Kramp-Karrenbauer elected to lead Konrad Adenauer Foundation
(de-news.net) – Former German defense minister and CDU chair Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer will assumed the presidency of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), an institution closely linked…
German economy projected to regain momentum, according to the Bundesbank
(den-news.net) – The Bundesbank, in its semiannual forecast, has projected a gradual and positive trajectory for the German economy over the next several years. According…
Bundestag endorses health insurance savings compromise with reduced hospital cuts
(de-news.net) – The Bundestag, in its final session of the year, endorsed a compromise savings package designed to stabilize contributions to Germany’s statutory health insurance…
Bundesrat confirms 2026 federal budget with major allocations for defense and climate
(de-news.net) – The Bundesrat has formally ratified the federal budget for 2026 during its final session of the year, and no proposals were introduced to…
Bundesrat endorses new military service framework with mandatory registration for young men
(de-news.net) – The Bundesrat has approved revised military service legislation based on suggestions made by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. While the overall goal was to…
Tax Amendment Act clears Bundesrat: billions in annual relief for businesses and citizens
(de-news.net) – The Bundesrat has formally approved the 2025 Tax Amendment Act, thereby authorizing a comprehensive package of fiscal measures that combine targeted economic relief…
Comprehensive pension package adopted – and approved in the Bundesrat
(de-news.net) – The government’s comprehensive pension package, having first secured approval in the Bundestag and subsequently in the Bundesrat, is now set to take effect…
