Posted in Economy Politics

Söder backs Chancellor Merz’s reform course while CDU faces internal criticism

(de-news.net) – CSU leader Markus Söder has defended Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s reform agenda, urging quicker implementation, reduced tax and energy costs, and advancements in pension…

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Posted in Finance Politics

Merz backs reforms amid budget, defense, and EU spending battles

(de-news.net) – Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended the coalition’s reform agenda on the first day of the parliamentary budget debate. Pensions, economic reforms, EU spending, aid…

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Posted in Finance Politics

German Cabinet backs two-stage tax reform targeting middle incomes

(de-news.net) – By 2028, Germany’s proposed two-phase income tax reform, which would increase taxes on high earners while concentrating on lower- and middle-class households and…

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Söder backs Aigner for German Federal President as SPD figures signal support

(de-news.net) – Conservative leader Markus Söder (CSU) has endorsed Ilse Aigner for Germany’s presidency, with several SPD figures also backing her potential candidacy. While CDU…

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Posted in Health Politics

Coalition backs end to telephone sick notes

(de-news.net) – Germany’s planned overhaul of sick leave certification has exposed divisions between coalition leaders and medical organizations, with supporters arguing it will reduce abuse…

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FDP leadership contest intensifies as Dürr now backs Kubicki

(de-news.net) – Christian Dürr has withdrawn from the FDP leadership race to back Wolfgang Kubicki in the interest of party unity, while Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann opposes…

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Posted in Economy Finance Politics

Reiche (CDU) rejects broad fuel relief, backs targeted commuter support

(de-news.net) – Policy differences over targeted fiscal relief, regulatory actions, and direct market involvement have become more intense as fuel prices rise. The discussion is…

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Posted in Economy Politics

Government backs tighter renewable support framework to address grid bottlenecks and consumer costs

(de-news.net) – Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche (CDU) has backed her proposal to reduce certain support mechanisms and impose tighter constraints on the…

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