Coalition’s plan to require a sick note from day one sparks warnings of strain on patients, doctors and employers Coalition plans to require a sick note from day one in …
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German coalition announces 34-point growth package while economists warn impact limited
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman growth package unveiled: 34 measures aim to jump-start economy but experts warn gains will be small New 34-point German growth package, the “Program for Upswing and Employment,” promises tax …
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Coalition announces sweeping reform package to boost Germany’s growth and jobs
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany unveils “Program for Upswing and Employment” with tax, labour and pension reforms Chancellor Merz on July 2, 2026, presented the Program for Upswing and Employment, a package of more …
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German coalition reportedly reaches agreement on income tax reform and growth package
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCoalition Signals Progress on Income Tax Reform After Eight-Hour Chancellery Talks Union and SPD finished eight-hour talks at the Chancellery with reports of an income tax reform agreement and a …
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Coalition committee meets to finalize growth package amid tax and labor disputes
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany growth package faces pivotal test as coalition meets at Chancellery German coalition meets today to decide a comprehensive Germany growth package of tax, labour and social reforms as negotiators …
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German coalition plans sweeping health, pension and tax reforms to spur growth
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s Coalition Stakes Social Reform on Economic Growth Government coalition meeting on July 1, 2026, aims to approve sweeping reforms — but questions remain over the feasibility of relying on …
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Pension reform unites government as coalition eyes tougher tax and labour talks
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerPension reform unites German coalition but poses tests on taxes, labor rules and budgets German coalition unites around a pension reform proposal, seizing short-term momentum while facing sharp hurdles on …
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Pension reform: German coalition commits to implement commission proposals in full
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman pension reform: Coalition vows to implement all 33 commission proposals Coalition vows to implement 33 pension commission recommendations, advancing Germany’s pension reform with lawmaking expected by year-end, officials say. …
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Germany’s coalition moves toward Swedish-style premium pension reform
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman Coalition Eyes Swedish-Style Premium Pension to Add Funded Pillar to Statutory System Germany’s governing coalition is reportedly considering a Swedish-style premium pension (Prämienrente) as a mandatory, capital-funded pillar within …
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FAZ opens Berlin newsroom to public, addresses sourcing, AI and coalition tensions
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoF.A.Z. Open House in Berlin Draws Readers, Shows How Journalists Verify Sources F.A.Z. open house in Berlin invited readers into the newsroom, explaining reporting methods and hosting panels on transparency, …