Germany’s shock defeat in UN Security Council election triggers debate over UN payments and political rifts Germany’s historic loss in the UN Security Council election has sparked a fresh dispute …
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Hamburg Greens former leadership pays outstanding social insurance contributions
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoHamburg Greens leadership reportedly pays overdue social security contributions amid internal dispute Hamburg Greens leadership reportedly paid overdue social security contributions after internal disputes, even though the party had planned …
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German pension financing strengthens despite more retirees and lower contributions
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman pension financing improves as GRV costs fall to 9.3% of GDP in 2024 Study finds German pension financing at 9.3% of GDP in 2024, lower than the 1990s; federal …
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German health insurers warn contributions may rise despite Warken’s savings law
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman Health Insurance Contributions Under Threat Despite Q1 Surpluses German health insurers posted Q1 surpluses but warn of rising health insurance contributions as costs climb and political disputes threaten Warken’s …
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Social security contributions could near 50 percent in Germany by 2040, council warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerWirtschaftsweisen warn social contributions in Germany could approach 50% by 2040 German Council of Economic Experts warns social contributions in Germany could near 50% by 2040, urging urgent reforms to …
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Health insurance contributions set to increase in 2027, German employers warn
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHealth insurance contributions 2027 expected to rise, employers warn German employer association says health insurance contributions 2027 will increase despite government assurances, proposing practice fees and sick-pay cuts. Germany’s main …
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German health reform announced to stabilize contributions but delays prevention
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s Law for Stabilizing Health Insurance Contribution Rates Offers Short-Term Relief but Leaves Long-Term Questions Government bill aims at stabilizing health insurance contribution rates in the short term while debates …
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Union backs SPD plan to raise federal funding for Bürgergeld health contributions
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany Debates Increased Federal Support for Bürgergeld Health Insurance Funding Federal plan to raise the government’s flat-rate contribution toward Bürgergeld health insurance could reduce GKV costs, but faces budget and …