Tag: Finance
German parliament approves emergency care reform to ease pressure on hospitals and improve service
(de-news.net) – A comprehensive emergency care reform intended to enhance patient triage, coordinate medical services, and reduce strain on hospitals and ambulance crews has been…
Bundestag approves four-year tobacco tax increase amid concerns about consumption and revenue
(de-news.net) – A four-year tobacco tax increase starting in 2027 has been authorized by the German Bundestag. The goal is to increase government revenue and…
Bundestag to vote on gradual tobacco tax increases through 2030
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Bundestag is expected to approve a gradual increase in tobacco taxes from 2027 through 2030 on Thursday evening, with the Government seeking…
Plastic tax delayed as conservative lawmakers question costs, bureaucracy, and implementation requirements
(de-news.net) – Due to objections from at least 24 conservative members of the Bundestag, Germany has delayed a Cabinet decision on its proposed tax on…
Germany appoints commission to prepare long-term care reform
(de-news.net) — A 13-person expert commission has been created by Germany to create a comprehensive long-term care reform; recommendations are anticipated by January 2027, and…
Germany advances sugar tax on sweetened beverages
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Federal Cabinet has advanced a proposed tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, scheduled to take effect in mid-2027, pending parliamentary approval. The two-tier levy…
German Minister rejects immediate AI tax, prioritizes growth and innovation
(de-news.net) – An AI tax at an early stage has been rejected by Germany’s Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger (CDU), who prioritizes economic growth and domestic…
Merz renews call to end early retirement scheme as coalition continues pension debate
(de-news.net) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has renewed calls to abolish Germany’s so-called pension at 63, arguing that demographic pressures require a more sustainable…
