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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…

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Federal Government advances rules against digital violence and AI-related risks

(de-news.net) – Germany is moving to strengthen its legal response to digital violence, with new rules targeting sexualized deepfakes, digital voyeurism, rape videos, identity abuse…

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Germany advances student aid reform, approves early retirement savings plan

(de-news.net) – Germany’s Cabinet has advanced reforms to BAföG and approved the planned Frühstartrente, combining higher student support and simplified administration with early, state-backed retirement…

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Coalition advances pension reform backed by new economic study

(de-news.net) – A proposed package of German pension reforms combines measures to improve the long-term sustainability of the public pension system with a new state-backed…

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Tax, labor, and welfare overhaul: coalition advances comprehensive reform program

(de-news.net) – A new, comprehensive 34-point reform package by Germany’s CDU/CSU-SPD coalition includes tax relief, deregulation, labor-market and pension changes, stricter social-benefit regulations, and industrial…

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Germany advances digital welfare and AI strategy

(de-news.net) – Germany is pursuing a broad dual-track digital strategy focused on both the modernization of public social services and the expansion of investment in…

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Merz calls for coalition unity as reform agenda advances

(de-news.net) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has called for increased unity, discipline, and restraint within the CDU/CSU-SPD governing coalition, stressing the importance of cooperation,…

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Germany advances AI-driven security reforms amid calls for anti-fraud coordination

(de-news.net) – The German administration plans to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools in law enforcement to better combat terrorism and…

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