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Berlin: proposed socialization of large property portfolios sparks dispute

(de-news.net) – The intent to transfer over 160,000 flats owned by major real estate businesses into public control is increased by a debate over housing…

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Germany’s long-term care reform faces dispute over costs and funding mechanism

(de-news.net) – Germany’s coalition government remains divided over long-term care reform, with Health Minister Carsten Linnemann (CDU) contending that more extensive structural reform is required,…

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Coalition weighs limits, exceptions in pension reform dispute

(de-news.net) – Changes to Germany’s pension law that permit deduction-free retirement following 45 years of contributions are being negotiated by the CDU/CSU and SPD. Reducing…

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Germany faces deepening dispute over pension reform, especially retirement at 63

(de-news.net) – The proposed elimination of retirement without deductions after 45 years of contributions has revealed deep divisions among German state premiers and within the…

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Spahn steps down as CDU/CSU bloc chief following surrogacy dispute

(de-news.net) – Following mounting criticism over his decision to use a surrogate in the USA to become a father—a choice that contrasted with his long-standing…

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Coalition unveils energy relief package amid broad political dispute

(de-news.net) – Germany’s coalition have agreed on energy relief measures centered on a temporary fuel tax cut and stronger antitrust oversight, drawing support from state…

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Major electric-vehicle incentives prepared amid dispute on combustion-car taxation

(de-news.net) – The Federal Government’s forthcoming subsidy program for private electric vehicle purchases is expected, according to German media reports, to provide financial support ranging…

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Federal-State dispute over tax relief intensifies ahead of Bundesrat vote

(de-news.net) – Germany’s federal states have been cautioned by Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) regarding the potential ending of a proposed legislative package aimed…

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