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Bundestag confirms appointments to the Federal Constitutional Court

(de-news.net) – A significant institutional milestone has been reached with the Bundestag’s formal endorsement of three new appointments to the Federal Constitutional Court. The Social…

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Germany invests 35 billion euros in space security by 2030

(de-news.net) – According to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD), the German federal government plans to invest 35 billion euros by 2030 to strengthen space-related infrastructure…

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Posted in Finance Politics

Chancellor Merz defends fiscal policy and signals structural reform (Update)

(de-news.net) – In response to criticism from the opposition, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended the coalition’s financial planning during the Bundestag’s budget discussion. He claimed…

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Finance Minister calls for fair burden sharing in his view – industry demands economic reform

(de-news.net) – During the 2026 budget announcement, Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) stressed that any possible reductions to the welfare state must be supplemented…

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Evelyn Palla officially appointed CEO of Deutsche Bahn

(de-news.net) – With effect from October 1, 2025, Evelyn Palla has been named CEO by the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn AG. She brings experience…

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Federal budget 2026: Klingbeil advocates structural reform in the midst of rising debt

(de-news.net) – Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has presented the 2026 federal budget. This marks the commencement of the German Bundestag’s second consecutive budget deliberation…

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Amid a strategic overhaul, Evelyn Palla appointed CEO of Deutsche Bahn

(de-news.net) – Evelyn Palla, the former head of DB Regio, has been named CEO of Deutsche Bahn AG, marking a dramatic change in leadership. The…

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Federal Government signals tougher measures against welfare fraud

(de-news.net) – Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD) has underlined the need of enforcing attendance requirements at employment offices and issued a warning that those…

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Munich’s 190th Oktoberfest commences with tradition and with optimism

(de-news.net) – The 190th Oktoberfest was formally inaugurated in Munich as Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD) performed the ceremonial keg tapping at noon, declaring “O’zapft is!”…

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Frei (CDU) rejects moves to increase inheritance tax

(de-news.net) – Thorsten Frei (CDU), Head of the German Chancellor’s Office, has unequivocally rejected proposals—some originating within his own party—that seek to increase the tax…

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Political debate over primary care reform and medical specialist access

(de-news.net) – As part of ongoing deliberations concerning the restructuring of Germany’s statutory healthcare system, members of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group have reportedly proposed the…

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Education Minister announces reform of student financial aid

(de-news.net) – Federal Research Minister Judith Bär (CSU) has announced a comprehensive reform of the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG), scheduled to take effect by…

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