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Coalition weighs transition period to retirement-at-63 and changes to tax relief

(de-news.net) – In addition to discussing more comprehensive tax relief and economic reforms, Germany’s governing coalition is considering adjustments to retirement at 63, including transitional…

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Merz defends pension reform despite political resistance

(de-news.net) – Despite opposition from state premiers, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) is defending plans to terminate Germany’s deduction-free early retirement for workers with 45 years…

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As Merz calls for optimism, Germany’s coalition must tackle reforms

(de-news.net) – At the close of the Cabinet retreat at Neuhardenberg Castle, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) called for Germany to move beyond what he described…

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Germany weighs sugar tax as lawmakers clash over health and consumer costs

(de-news.net) – Germany’s proposed sugar tax has opened a broader debate over consumer costs, public health and the appropriate role of government in shaping everyday…

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Sugar tax proposal faces opposition by CDU/CSU (Update)

(de-news.net) – The German government’s proposed sugar tax could be considerably more expansive than previously disclosed, potentially placing a broader range of beverages under a…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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