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Germany faces larger workforce gap than previously expected, according to a study

(de-news.net) – A new study projects that Germany will face a significantly larger labor shortage than previously expected, driven by worsening demographic trends, lower immigration,…

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From pensions to taxes: coalition faces growing reform pressures ahead of social-partner summit

(de-news.net) – Germany’s coalition leaders will meet employers and unions amid mounting pressure for economic and social reforms. While Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) emphasizes dialogue…

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Politician-insult law faces scrutiny amid some disagreement

(de-news.net) – A debate has emerged within the German political sphere over the future of Section 188 of the Criminal Code, which provides enhanced protection…

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Electric vehicles reach record share as German auto sector faces uncertainty

(de-news.net) – Germany’s electric-vehicle market expanded strongly in May, driven by higher fuel costs, new models, and a recent government purchase incentive. Despite improved business…

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Coalition relief bonus plan faces mounting political resistance after Bundesrat rejection

(de-news.net) – Germany’s proposed tax-free 1,000-euro relief bonus encountered major political resistance after its rejection by the Bundesrat, triggering broader disputes over fiscal policy, federal-state…

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Nursing workforce grows as Germany faces balancing act

(de-news.net) – Hospital nursing staff in Germany increased to about 409,000 full-time equivalents in 2024, reflecting continued workforce expansion and sustained interest in healthcare careers….

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Germany faces mounting fiscal pressure

(de-news.net) – Concerns regarding the sustainability of Germany’s welfare state have intensified in anticipation of the third coalition committee meeting between the CDU/CSU and SPD….

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Call for fee at each medical visit faces opposition

(de-news.net) – Medical and patient advocacy organizations have expressed strong opposition to the proposal by the Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA) to reintroduce a…

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