Tag: Update
Steeper tobacco tax increase through 2030 to bolster budget, meet health goals (Update)
(de-news.net) – Germany’s governing coalition plans to raise tobacco taxes more than previously proposed, increasing cigarette prices to nearly 12 euros by 2030. The revised…
Germany proposes expanded biometric surveillance amid reform concerns (Update)
(de-news.net) – Under proposed amendments to the Federal Police Act, the CDU/CSU and SPD parliamentary factions plan to authorize Germany’s Federal Police to conduct real-time…
Industrial demand rebounds and services activity strengthens in Germany (Update)
(de-news.net) – In late spring 2026, Germany saw more robust economic activity, with manufacturing orders and industrial turnover rising in May, primarily due to transportation…
Germany prepares for post-rebate fuel market (Update)
(de-news.net) – Germany’s governing coalition has decided to end the time-bound fuel-tax rebate on July 1, citing fiscal constraints despite its role in lowering fuel…
Justice Minister advocates stronger legal framework against sexual violence (Update)
(de-news.net) – Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has proposed a series of legal reforms aimed at strengthening Germany’s response to sexual violence, including longer…
Wüst and Schulze dismiss rumors of conservative leadership change (Update)
(de-news.net) – CDU leaders Hendrik Wüst and Sven Schulze have publicly rejected speculation about a possible replacement of Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), describing the reports…
Statutory health insurers urge swift health reform as proposed by FinanzKommission Gesundheit (Update)
(de-news.net) – The FinanzKommission Gesundheit has proposed 66 measures to reform statutory health insurance, targeting both system financing and patient costs. Key recommendations include shifting…
Reiche (CDU) eyes fuel pricing practices as government prepares regulatory action (Update)
(de-news.net) – Federal Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) criticized the mineral oil industry for failing to justify increases and proposed limiting daily price changes at filling…
