Tag: Finance
Germany’s nationwide transit pass to rise in price – long-term funding secured
(de-news.net) – At a special session convened in Munich, Germany’s state transport ministers resolved to increase the monthly price of the Deutschlandticket from 58 to…
Coalition agrees on ‘Active Pension’ reform to incentivize post-retirement employment
(de-news.net) – To foster continued employment beyond the statutory retirement age, the German federal government has endorsed the introduction of the “Active Pension.” Scheduled for…
Transport Ministers seek sustainable financing and transparent price adjustment for Deutschlandticket
(de-news.net) – The transport ministers of Germany’s federal states intend to endorse a nationwide increase in the Deutschlandticket fare, effective January 2026. Saarland’s Minister Petra…
Bundestag budget debate highlights calls for justice and welfare reform
(de-news.net) – During the Bundestag’s general debate on the chancellor’s budget, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocated for a renewed societal consensus on justice as the…
Patient co-payments: Streeck’s proposal sparks debate by health policy stakeholders
(de-news.net) – A statement by Federal Drug Commissioner Hendrik Streeck (CDU) has ignited a debate on his proposal to introduce moderate patient co-payments for medical…
CDU endorses Federal President’s welfare reform appeal
(de-news.net) – Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s recent appeal for a comprehensive overhaul of Germany’s welfare system has garnered explicit support from the CDU. Carsten Linnemann,…
Germany advances overhaul of tenancy law to address equity in housing
(de-news.net) – The Federal Ministry of Justice has announced that the Expert Commission on Tenancy Law—comprising judges, legal scholars, and representatives of both landlords and…
German Federal Cabinet endorses tax relief package across key sectors
(de-news.net) – Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has submitted a legislative proposal to the Federal Cabinet aimed at delivering targeted tax relief to several sectors,…
Linnemann demands bold social reforms echoing Schröder’s Agenda 2010 (Update)
(de-news.net) – Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Secretary General Carsten Linnemann has urged the federal government to implement sweeping social reforms modeled on former Chancellor Gerhard…
Frei (CDU) opposes wealth tax increase, urges protection of medium-sized enterprises
(de-news.net) – Thorsten Frei, Minister of State at the Federal Chancellery and member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has issued a cautionary statement regarding…
Klüssendorf (SPD) urges investment in labor integration
(de-news.net) – SPD General Secretary Klüssendorf has advocated for increased financial resources for job centers to enhance the integration of unemployed individuals into the labor…
German coalition reaches consensus on welfare reform amid fiscal challenges
(de-news.net) – The German coalition government has come to a fundamental agreement on welfare state reform after much discussion. While acknowledging the need for economic…
