Tag: Finance
Germany commits 500 million euros to judiciary reform under rule-of-law pact
(de-news.net) – In a significant effort to reinforce Germany’s judicial system, the federal and state governments have formulated a revised ‘Pact for the Rule of…
Germany unveils 520-billion-euro budget with record investments for 2026 and rising debt
(de-news.net) – The German federal cabinet has adopted the budget draft for the year 2026, projecting expenditures of approximately 520 billion euros and a new…
Germany extends Deutschlandticket through 2026
(de-news.net) – The Deutschlandticket, a nationwide public transport initiative, has been instrumental in facilitating equitable and streamlined access to regional mobility services across Germany. Recognised…
‘Pact for the Rule of Law’ to be renewed
(de-news.net) – Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has indicated that the federal government intends to renew the ‘Pact for the Rule of Law’ in the…
GKV-Spitzenverband rejects mergers in health system as distraction from financial challenges
(de-news.net) – Efforts to consolidate the statutory health insurance landscape in Germany have encountered opposition from the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds (GKV-Spitzenverband)….
Heating reform must balance climate goals and social equity, says SPD leader
(de-news.net) – Matthias Miersch, parliamentary leader of the SPD, has advocated for a socially tiered approach to heating system subsidies, contending that affluent individuals are…
German health spending returns to pre-pandemic levels
(de-news.net) – In 2023, the German Federal Government funded 75.7 billion euros (15.4 percent) of total health expenditures (491.6 billion euros), a 31.1 percent drop…
Number of ATMs in Germany falls below 50,000
(de-news.net) – In 2024, the number of ATMs in Germany fell below 50,000, marking a continued decline with a 3-percent-reduction from the previous year. Though…
‘Made for Germany’ with projections of multibillion-euro investments
(de-news.net) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened prominent corporate leaders affiliated with the ‘Made for Germany’ initiative. The assembled executives articulated projections of multibillion-euro investments…
Bundesrat passes laws to stimulate long-term growth and competitiveness
(de-news.net) – In a step toward recalibrating Germany’s economic trajectory, the Bundesrat has unanimously ratified the Bundestag’s immediate investment package, signaling unified federal and state…
