Tag: Economy
Refugees: facilitating integration into labor market
(GermanPolicy.com) – According to Federal Labor Minister Heil (SPD), refugees from Ukraine must be offered long-term prospects so that they can gain a foothold when it comes to the German labor market. Heil emphasized that there is a need for an uncomplicated recognition of the…
Many DAX40 companies will retain the obligation to wear masks
(GermanPolicy.com) – Most companies want to oblige their employees to wear a mask even after the nationwide easing of restrictions. This was the result of a survey conducted by the ‘Welt am Sonntag’ among the DAX40 companies. In most cases, this only applies to interior…
Increased prices: Lindner (FDP) presents relief package
(GermanPolicy.com) – A relief package with a temporary reduction in fuel prices and with one-off payments is intended to cushion the rise in prices. Federal Finance Minister Lindner (FDP) presented the package. Lindner said: “We will reduce the price of for petrol by 30 Cents…
Relief package: praise and criticism from economic experts
(GermanPolicy.com) – Ifo President Clemens Fuest described the energy price relief package as “fiscally expensive.” However, it is positive that the petrol price reduction has been limited. “It would have been better to specifically relieve small and medium-sized companies with high fuel costs,” Fuest explained….
Union parties demand that nuclear power and coal-fired power be reevaluated
(GermanPolicy.com) – A longer operation of nuclear power plants should be examined with an open mind. This is what the energy policy spokesman for the CDU-CSU, Jung, has demanded. Continued operation of coal-fired power plants should also be examined. Federal Economics Minister Habeck said he…
Federal funds for farmers
(GermanPolicy.com) – Farmers in Germany are to receive higher crisis aid in view of the conflict in Ukraine. The 60 million Euros provided through EU funding are to be increased nationally by 120 million Euros, Minister of Agriculture Özdemir (Greens) said. As a result, fuels…
Scholz against permanent subsidies for fossil fuels
(GermanPolicy.com) – Chancellor Scholz (SPD) has stressed in the German Bundestag that there should be no overturning of the market mechanisms in view of the high fuel prices. He rejected subsidies on fossil energy on the grounds that the goal of climate neutrality was important….
Özdemir proposes relief for food
(GermanPolicy.com) – Federal Minister of Agriculture Özdemir has proposed consumer relief for food, which should take effect instead of relief for fuel. Less expensive food would benefit everyone, Özdemir said. Recently, both energy and food prices have risen.
Federation of Trade Unions regrets relaxation of occupational safety
(GermanPolicy.com) – The Confederation of German Trade Unions (DGB) has expressed concern that occupational health and safety could become a private matter for workers in the future. Through the elimination of the general obligation to wear masks, the corona tests, and the end of the…
Employers want bonus for the care sector quickly
(GermanPolicy.com) – The German Nursing Employers’ Association has demanded that the Federal Government quickly implement the announced nursing bonus and the tax exemption for services at night and on public holidays. It is still unclear when the nursing bonus will benefit nursing staff. These have…
Short-time allowance to be extended
(GermanPolicy.com) – Contrary to initial plans, the short-time allowance will be extended beyond the month of March. From April, the Federal Government is going to be able to order that employers can be reimbursed proportionately for contributions regarding the allowance. This requires amendments to the…
Food prices could rise
(GermanPolicy.com) – Grain trader BayWa has warned that food prices in Germany could go up 10 to 15 percent. Not only the raw materials could become more expensive, but also production. Meanwhile, the federation of bakers has announced that because of the war in Ukraine,…
