Tag: Finance
German pension commission unveils sweeping reform agenda
(de-news.net) – Germany’s pension commission has presented a comprehensive reform package centered on linking the retirement age to life expectancy, expanding funded pensions, and strengthening…
Commission proposes major changes to Germany’s retirement system
(de-news.net) – Germany’s pension reform commission has proposed a broad package of measures aimed at strengthening the long-term sustainability of the statutory retirement system. Key…
Record deficits show structural weaknesses in German local government finance
(de-news.net) – Germany’s municipalities experienced a sharp deterioration in their financial position in 2025, recording a historic deficit of approximately 32 billion euros and total…
Hubertz defends savings policy as Federal Government seeks to revive homebuilding
(de-news.net) – The German administration is pursuing a dual-track housing policy: proposed cuts to housing-benefit spending aimed at budget consolidation, alongside reforms intended to reduce…
Berlin unveils 13-point strategy to boost housing supply and lower building costs
(de-news.net) – The German government is seeking to revive residential construction through a 13-point reform package focused on reducing building costs, accelerating approvals, and consolidating…
Germany faces larger labor shortfall as demographic outlook worsens
(de-news.net) – A recent report by the Institute of the German Economy (IW) indicates that Germany will have to deal with a labor shortage much…
Calls grow for overhaul of Germany’s pension systems
(de-news.net) – A debate is ongoing about reforming Germany’s welfare and pension systems, highlighting calls for a universal citizens’ insurance model, the integration of civil…
Coalition reforms spark differences over labor rules, competitiveness, and public finances
(de-news.net) – Disputes over labor market reform, fiscal federalism, and the direction of the government’s larger reform agenda have surfaced among Germany’s coalition partners. State…
