Tag: Economy
Munich is the German candidate for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
(de-news.net) – Germany has chosen Munich as its candidate to host the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the bid emphasizing…
Germany pushes reform agenda as tensions mount (Update)
(de-news.net) – The German Government is pursuing reforms aimed at economic growth and the sustainability of social insurance systems. Economics Minister Katherina Reiche and Chancellor…
Return of temporary fuel discount cleared amid economic debate
(de-news.net) – Germany has cleared the reintroduction of a temporary fuel-tax reduction beginning 1 October, cutting energy taxes on gasoline and diesel by about 14…
German coalition seeks common ground on contentious pension reform
(de-news.net) – Leading members of Germany’s governing coalition are pressing for implementation of the pension commission’s recommendations while simultaneously seeking compromises over its most contentious…
Berlin Left faces pushback over security and housing (Update)
(de-news.net) – Opposition is growing towards a potential Berlin governing coalition involving the Left Party. SPD figures Dietmar Woidke and Wolfgang Thierse, along with politicians…
Fuel relief plan draws praise, criticism, and competition concerns
(de-news.net) – Germany’s planned fuel-tax rebate and future fuel-price cap are facing competing assessments over their effectiveness, consumer benefits and potential market distortions, with government…
Merz vows to continue reform drive after election losses (Update)
(de-news.net) – The CDU/CSU parliamentary group has reaffirmed its support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and urged to proceed rapidly with its agreed reform agenda, following…
CSU pushes for federal ban on housing expropriations after Left’s Berlin victory
(de-news.net) – The CSU is advocating for swift federal legislation to stop the socialization or expropriation of sizable private housing portfolios. The Left continues to…
