Tag: Trade
Trade unions, parties, and business groups push competing energy-cost relief plans (Update)
(de-news.net) – As energy and fuel prices rise, various forms of relief are being proposed by German unions, business representatives, the ADAC, the Greens, and…
Pension reform draws mounting pressure from CDU/CSU, SPD – but also trade unions
(de-news.net) – Germany’s planned phaseout of the “pension at 63” is facing growing resistance from within the governing coalition, trade unions, and several state premiers….
Pension reform debate intensifies with trade unions resisting change
(de-news.net) – Instead of an Austrian-style occupational model, the Pension Commission favors targeted hardship provisions allowing earlier retirement when physical limitations prevent workers from continuing…
Merz sees momentum toward EU–India trade pact after talks with Modi
(de-news.net) – Following consultations with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signaled that the long-negotiated free trade agreement between…
Ifo Business Climate Index climbs to 88.4, with growing optimism across services and trade
(de-news.net) – The Ifo Business Climate Index rose to 88.4 points in October, up from 87.7 points in September, indicating a modest yet noteworthy improvement…
German trade unions signal escalation
(de-news.net) – Prominent figures from Germany’s leading trade unions have intensified their criticism of recent government initiatives, voicing deep concern over the country’s evolving social…
Trade unions to organize public-sector strikes
(de-news.net) – Following Monday’s airport strikes, the Verdi union has announced further public sector walkouts in the coming days. The peak of these strikes is…
Trade unions: energy prices should be capped, rich tax shold be introduced
(GermanPolicy.com) – The boss of the IG Metall, a trade union, has spoken out in favor of a price cap on electricity and energy costs,…
