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Pistorius and Military Commissioner criticize Berlin plans to end cooperation with schools

(de-news.net) – Plans by Berlin’s Left Party, Greens, and SPD to terminate official cooperation between the city’s school administration and the Bundeswehr have drawn criticism…

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Merz renews call to end early retirement scheme as coalition continues pension debate

(de-news.net) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has renewed calls to abolish Germany’s so-called pension at 63, arguing that demographic pressures require a more sustainable…

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Posted in Health Politics

Coalition backs end to telephone sick notes

(de-news.net) – Germany’s planned overhaul of sick leave certification has exposed divisions between coalition leaders and medical organizations, with supporters arguing it will reduce abuse…

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Merz seeks broad parliamentary backing for pension overhaul by year’s end

(de-news.net) – Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has called on the Bundestag to support the Federal Government’s proposed pension reforms following the presentation of the Pension…

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Germany tightens migration policy putting an end to asylum counseling funding as net migration falls

(de-news.net) – Due to financial constraints, the Federal Government has announced plans to stop sponsoring independent asylum counseling, which has drawn criticism for its lack…

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Minister signals end to temporary fuel-tax relief

(de-news.net) – German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) has signaled that the temporary fuel-tax reduction is unlikely to be extended because of fiscal constraints, while…

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Germany eyes end to free spousal coverage in health and care reform

(de-news.net) – Germany is preparing reforms to stabilize statutory health and long-term care insurance, with proposals expected soon from an expert commission tasked with finding…

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CDU General-Secretary urges end to tax increase statements

(de-news.net) – According to media reports, Carsten Linnemann, General-Secretary of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has urged the governing coalition to cease internal discussions concerning…

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