Tag: Economy
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
New minimum wage from October
(GermanPolicy.com) – This Wednesday, the German Bundestag will probably decide to increase the minimum wage to twelve euros. The newly determined amount will be applicable…
Federal Government decides on tax relief and higher commuter allowances
(GermanPolicy.com) – The Federal Cabinet has decided, in retrospect to 1 January, a tax relief for commuters and a higher basic allowance in citizens’ tax…
