Tag: Finance
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…
Push towards EU windfall tax gains momentum after high fuel prices
(de-news.net) – The push for an EU-wide windfall tax on oil companies is gaining momentum as high fuel prices continue to burden consumers and businesses….
Government expands support measures after major wildfire response
(de-news.net) – Recent wildfires in Germany and neighboring Belgium have intensified attention on emergency response, public health, transport policy and the growing risks associated with…
From burning forests to hot homes, climate risks mount
(de-news.net) – Wildfires, extreme heat and drought are intensifying pressure on Germany and Belgium, prompting debates over emergency response, tenant protections, urban cooling, forest management…
Heat, climate, and public protection continue driving German policy debate
(de-news.net) – As public concern over the dangers of excessive heat increases, Germany’s ruling coalition is discussing more robust climate adaption measures, such as constitutional…
