Tag: Economy
Structural welfare state reforms urged by employers’ association
(de-news.net) – In the ongoing discourse surrounding the restructuring of Germany’s welfare state, the employers’ association Gesamtmetall has formally urged the federal government to prevent…
Cabinet to approve freeze on citizens’ money and impose stricter sanctions
(de-news.net) – Following the freeze of citizens’ money (Bürgergeld) rates in 2025, the German government intends to maintain these levels in 2026. According to media…
Germany’s social policy under scrutiny: calls for reform spark political debate
(de-news.net) – Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reaffirmed his position that Germany’s social assistance systems require substantial reform, asserting that the current framework is no…
Germany to launch active retirement scheme in 2026 as part of new pension reform
(de-news.net) – The active retirement scheme, recently endorsed by the senior representatives of the governing coalition parties, is anticipated to be enacted in the forthcoming…
BDA urges swift welfare reform as unemployment is up, the workforce remains stable, and training gaps persist
(de-news.net) – The Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA) has issued a renewed call for decisive action in the ongoing debate surrounding welfare state reform….
Chancellor Merz draws red lines, demands tougher welfare policy and migration shift from SPD
(de-news.net) – Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has articulated a resolute and uncompromising stance on social policy during a public address delivered at a party…
IW Report: Foreign Labor Integral to Germany’s GVA in 2024
(de-news.net) – The proportion of foreign workers without German citizenship has witnessed a marked increase, with approximately seven million non-German nationals employed in the Federal…
Germany records stable export volume in H1 2025
(de-news.net) – According to data released by the Federal Statistical Office, Germany’s exports amounted to 786.0 billion euros in the first half of 2025, representing…
Germany’s 2025 grain harvest shows quantitative gains
(de-news.net) – According to the German Farmers’ Association, the 2025 grain harvest in Germany yielded a total of 43.5 million tonnes, marking an increase of…
Germany’s honey harvest up amid spring bloom
(de-news.net) – Germany’s honey harvest has improved notably this year, with beekeepers in several regions reporting higher yields. In Saarland, colonies produced up to 35…
