Tag: Finance
New SPD initiatives on taxation and industrial competitiveness
(de-news.net) – The Social Democrats are trying to gain a more pronounced economic profile. Two policy initiatives emerging from the SPD address different aspects of…
From pensions to taxes: coalition faces growing reform pressures ahead of social-partner summit
(de-news.net) – Germany’s coalition leaders will meet employers and unions amid mounting pressure for economic and social reforms. While Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) emphasizes dialogue…
Debate on German reform agenda deepens ahead of Chancellery summit
(de-news.net) – Germany’s debate has heated up over DGB ideas for mandatory occupational pensions, more taxes on firms and top earners, and an alternative growth…
Support and opposition emerge as DGB pushes mandatory occupational pensions
(de-news.net) – Several political and economic leaders have expressed support for the German Trade Union Confederation’s (DGB) proposal to introduce a mandatory supplemental occupational pension…
Competing visions: long-term care insurance overhaul sparks criticism
(de-news.net) – Germany’s proposed long-term care reform, presented by Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU), has triggered broad criticism from state governments, coalition partners, professional…
Extension of fuel-tax relief remains open as stakeholders voice criticism
(de-news.net) – Germany is discussing whether to continue its short-term fuel tax reduction program past June. The SPD supports a fuel price cap, while consumer…
Proposal for care insurance reform combines spending cuts and higher contributions
(de-news.net) – Through a combination of spending reductions and extra revenue measures, Federal Health Minister Nina Warken’s proposed long-term care reform aims to alleviate mounting…
Bas pushes pension overhaul as contribution rates rise and reform proposals draw reactions
(de-news.net) – Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD) has renewed calls to integrate civil servants into Germany’s statutory pension system as part of a broader…
