Tag: Finance
Merz seeks broad parliamentary backing for pension overhaul by year’s end
(de-news.net) – Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has called on the Bundestag to support the Federal Government’s proposed pension reforms following the presentation of the Pension…
German pension commission unveils sweeping reform agenda
(de-news.net) – Germany’s pension commission has presented a comprehensive reform package centered on linking the retirement age to life expectancy, expanding funded pensions, and strengthening…
Commission proposes major changes to Germany’s retirement system
(de-news.net) – Germany’s pension reform commission has proposed a broad package of measures aimed at strengthening the long-term sustainability of the statutory retirement system. Key…
Record deficits show structural weaknesses in German local government finance
(de-news.net) – Germany’s municipalities experienced a sharp deterioration in their financial position in 2025, recording a historic deficit of approximately 32 billion euros and total…
Hubertz defends savings policy as Federal Government seeks to revive homebuilding
(de-news.net) – The German administration is pursuing a dual-track housing policy: proposed cuts to housing-benefit spending aimed at budget consolidation, alongside reforms intended to reduce…
Berlin unveils 13-point strategy to boost housing supply and lower building costs
(de-news.net) – The German government is seeking to revive residential construction through a 13-point reform package focused on reducing building costs, accelerating approvals, and consolidating…
Germany faces larger labor shortfall as demographic outlook worsens
(de-news.net) – A recent report by the Institute of the German Economy (IW) indicates that Germany will have to deal with a labor shortage much…
Calls grow for overhaul of Germany’s pension systems
(de-news.net) – A debate is ongoing about reforming Germany’s welfare and pension systems, highlighting calls for a universal citizens’ insurance model, the integration of civil…
