Tag: Finance
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…
Drought deepens pressure on German agriculture
(de-news.net) – Germany’s 2026 harvest has been sharply weakened by drought, heat and pest pressure, intensifying financial strain on farms. The government and farmers’ association…
Germany debates climate adaptation as wildfire risks are on the rise
(de-news.net) – Germany is debating how best to coordinate and finance climate adaptation and wildfire prevention as rising fire risks put additional pressure on municipalities,…
Heat, drought, and rising costs test Germany’s municipalities and farms (Update)
(de-news.net) – As prolonged heat and drought expose weaknesses in climate adaptation, water infrastructure and farm economics, towns and the agricultural industry across Germany are…
