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Schneider pushes climate adaptation reform despite Union parties’ opposition

(de-news.net) – The Environment Minister is pushing for stronger federal-state cooperation on climate adaptation, including possible constitutional reform, faster peatland rewetting and expanded natural infrastructure….

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Political divide between CDU and opposition concerning possible AfD prohibition request

(de-news.net) – The debate in Germany over a potential ban on the AfD reveals a sharp divide within the political establishment: Greens and some political…

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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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Commission defends integrated pension reform against opposition

(de-news.net) – Germany’s proposed pension reform has triggered renewed political divisions over abolishing the pension at 64.5, with Pension Commission members warning that removing individual…

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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…

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Pension reform sparks youth and business opposition, appeals to hold tight voiced by SPD

(de-news.net) – Following sharp criticism from the Junge Union, the debate over Germany’s proposed pension reform has intensified considerably. SPD social policy specialist Annika Klose…

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CDU dismisses SPD grassroots opposition to reforming Bürgergeld

(de-news.net) – The CDU has responded with measured composure to growing internal dissent within the SPD regarding the coalition’s proposed reform of the Bürgergeld system….

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Call for fee at each medical visit faces opposition

(de-news.net) – Medical and patient advocacy organizations have expressed strong opposition to the proposal by the Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA) to reintroduce a…

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