Tag: Economy
UniCredit moves closer to control of commerzbank as regulatory hurdle falls
(de-news.net) – The European Central Bank (ECB) has authorized an increase in UniCredit’s share above 30 percent without a set upper limit, clearing a significant…
Housing crisis: tensions between rising rents and construction policy
(de-news.net) – The housing situation in Germany is getting worse as attempts to increase the supply of affordable living space are hampered by growing rents,…
Bundestag to vote on gradual tobacco tax increases through 2030
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Bundestag is expected to approve a gradual increase in tobacco taxes from 2027 through 2030 on Thursday evening, with the Government seeking…
Plastic tax delayed as conservative lawmakers question costs, bureaucracy, and implementation requirements
(de-news.net) – Due to objections from at least 24 conservative members of the Bundestag, Germany has delayed a Cabinet decision on its proposed tax on…
Chancellor Merz links social fairness to security, economic reform and European stability ahead of EU summit
(de-news.net) – Prior to the EU meeting in Brussels, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has urged a greater emphasis on social justice in addition to…
German Minister rejects immediate AI tax, prioritizes growth and innovation
(de-news.net) – An AI tax at an early stage has been rejected by Germany’s Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger (CDU), who prioritizes economic growth and domestic…
Germany’s designated Labor Minister is confronted with reform demands
(de-news.net) – Germany’s incoming Labor Minister Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) is facing mounting pressure to advance labor and pension reforms as the governing coalition debates electricity…
German conservatives confront political crisis as economic policy disputes deepen
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faces mounting pressure to rebuild public trust after state election setbacks, with internal criticism focusing on unfulfilled campaign…
