Posted in Finance Politics

Coalition overhauls private pensions with higher subsidies and lower fees

(de-news.net) – Germany’s governing coalition has agreed on revisions to its planned private pension reform, expanding subsidies for low-income savers and the self-employed while tightening…

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Posted in Finance Health Politics

Broad backlash mounts against KBV plan for per-visit patient fees

(de-news.net) – Broad resistance has mounted to the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians’ (KBV) proposal to introduce a per-visit fee. The proposal has…

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Schnieder advocates for stable Deutschlandticket fees beyond 2025

(de-news.net) – Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU), in close coordination with the federal states, is working toward establishing a reliable and long-term funding model…

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Posted in Economy Politics

Deutsche Bahn to increase family seat reservation fees

(de-news.net) – Effective June 15, Deutsche Bahn will implement a modification to its reservation pricing structure, eliminating the reduced family seat reservation rate. Under the…

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Cuts in broadcasting programs, postponement of the decision on fees

(de-news.net) – The premiers of the Länder have decided on a reform package for public broadcasting, omitting the question of broadcasting contributions. The ARD must…

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