East Premiers Resist Merz Pension Reform
Three eastern premiers threaten to block Merz's pension reform in the Bundesrat over scrapping early retirement.
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Coalition Reform Package Brings Tax Relief
Germany's coalition reform package brings tax relief for middle earners and a higher top rate from January 2027.
Economist Warns of Cuts to Pensions and Care Benefits
Council of Economic Experts member Veronika Grimm is urging Germany to reduce pension and care benefits as the social insurance system faces growing…
Cabinet Approves New German Pension Package
The German cabinet has passed a bill locking pension benefits at 48 percent of average wages until 2031, offering some stability for retirees and workers…
Made for Germany Secures €631bn
Sixty-one companies and investors committed €631 billion to German projects by 2028 under the Made for Germany banner, signaling corporate confidence in…
New Proposal: Beamtenpension Could Be No More
Labour Minister Bärbel Bas has proposed merging civil servant pensions into the standard statutory system, a major reform that could reshape retirement…
Eastern States Push for Influence and Investment in Federal Policy Debate
Leaders of Germany's eastern states are pressing the incoming federal government for stronger political representation and greater investment to close the…
The Fall of the Traffic-Light Coalition and Its Ripple Effects
The end of Germany's SPD-FDP-Greens coalition, named Word of the Year 2024, has reshaped the political landscape.