Tag: Finance
Pension reform draws mounting pressure from CDU/CSU, SPD – but also trade unions
(de-news.net) – Germany’s planned phaseout of the “pension at 63” is facing growing resistance from within the governing coalition, trade unions, and several state premiers….
Germany moves to redirect EV subsidies toward European production
(de-news.net) – While discussing trade policies, industrial competitiveness, and EU automotive regulations, Germany is changing its electric vehicle policy to support European manufacturing. Demand for…
Coalition weighs transition period to retirement-at-63 and changes to tax relief
(de-news.net) – In addition to discussing more comprehensive tax relief and economic reforms, Germany’s governing coalition is considering adjustments to retirement at 63, including transitional…
Merz defends pension reform despite political resistance
(de-news.net) – Despite opposition from state premiers, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) is defending plans to terminate Germany’s deduction-free early retirement for workers with 45 years…
As Merz calls for optimism, Germany’s coalition must tackle reforms
(de-news.net) – At the close of the Cabinet retreat at Neuhardenberg Castle, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) called for Germany to move beyond what he described…
Germany weighs sugar tax as lawmakers clash over health and consumer costs
(de-news.net) – Germany’s proposed sugar tax has opened a broader debate over consumer costs, public health and the appropriate role of government in shaping everyday…
Sugar tax proposal faces opposition by CDU/CSU (Update)
(de-news.net) – The German government’s proposed sugar tax could be considerably more expansive than previously disclosed, potentially placing a broader range of beverages under a…
Linnemann wants to preserve pension credits for family caregivers, pushes tougher response to hospital assaults
(de-news.net) – Carsten Linnemann (CDU), the new German Health Minister, is attempting to stop proposed reductions in pension credits for family caregivers, claiming that their…
