Tag: Finance
German coalition seeks common ground on contentious pension reform
(de-news.net) – Leading members of Germany’s governing coalition are pressing for implementation of the pension commission’s recommendations while simultaneously seeking compromises over its most contentious…
Coalition weighs limits, exceptions in pension reform dispute
(de-news.net) – Changes to Germany’s pension law that permit deduction-free retirement following 45 years of contributions are being negotiated by the CDU/CSU and SPD. Reducing…
CDU leaders demand full implementation of the pension pact
(de-news.net) – In the German Bundestag, federal lawmaker Johannes Winkel and the CDU/CSU’s Young Group are pressuring the coalition to carry out its agreed-upon pension…
Germany tightens measures against welfare-benefit abuse
(de-news.net) – Through increased data sharing, new enforcement powers, and legislative changes, Germany is stepping up its response to welfare-benefit abuse. While local government organizations…
Fuel relief plan draws praise, criticism, and competition concerns
(de-news.net) – Germany’s planned fuel-tax rebate and future fuel-price cap are facing competing assessments over their effectiveness, consumer benefits and potential market distortions, with government…
Merz vows to continue reform drive after election losses (Update)
(de-news.net) – The CDU/CSU parliamentary group has reaffirmed its support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and urged to proceed rapidly with its agreed reform agenda, following…
German economic institutes lift growth forecasts
(de-news.net) Economic organizations in Germany have increased their growth projections, estimating GDP growth of 1.3 percent in 2026 and 1.1 percent in 2027. Although state-level…
Germany’s public transport ridership rises while Deutschlandticket costs set to be adapted
(de-news.net) – Germany’s local and regional public transportation system saw a slight increase in ridership in the first half of 2026. A new automatic pricing…
