Germany Overhauls Pension System
Germany's pension reforms have driven a sharp rise in disability pensions over the past decade.
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Driving License Costs in Germany Hit Crisis Level
Driving license costs in Germany have hit record highs, prompting urgent calls for reform.
Rent Control Fails as Urban Housing Costs Soar
Despite legal rent caps, rents in Germany's biggest cities continue to climb sharply.
Coalition Rift Emerges Over €15 Minimum Wage Promise
CDU/CSU and SPD are clashing over the €15 minimum wage pledge in their coalition deal. Here is what the dispute means for workers and expats across Germany.
Growing Strain on German Food Banks as Demand Surges Among the Needy
Food banks across Germany are rationing supplies and turning people away as demand surges over the holiday season, exposing growing poverty despite the…
Energy Crisis in Europe: Germany's Role in Regional Electricity Markets
Germany's energy policy is under scrutiny as Europe navigates volatile electricity markets and a complex mix of renewables and traditional power sources.
Delivery Disruptions Loom: Strikes in Bavaria Threaten Christmas Parcel Deliveries
Verdi union strikes are disrupting courier and logistics companies across Bavaria.
Aldi Suisse Leads Wage Increases Among Swiss Retailers
Aldi Suisse announced a 1.3% pay rise for all employees, raising the bar for wages across Swiss retail.
Sharp Rise in Rents Across Major German Cities Sparks Government Scrutiny
New data shows rental prices have risen sharply across Germany's biggest cities over the past nine years.
Debate Over Minimum Wage Increase in Germany Intensifies
Labor Minister Hubertus Heil is pushing for a significant rise in Germany's minimum wage, reigniting political debate.
German Politics and Housing: Are Savings Possible in a Welfare State?
With federal elections approaching, Germany's coalition government is under pressure over housing costs and spending.
Germany's Housing Crisis: Migration, Market Trends, and Legislative Reforms
Chancellor Scholz addressed Germany's housing shortage in Berlin, linking it to migration pressures and stalled legislative reforms.