contributions

German tax reform’s promised relief eroded by rising social contributions, analysis shows German tax reform will yield smaller net relief than promised as rising social contributions and higher contribution limits …

Coalition softens GKV contribution stabilization law with reduced family fees and extra federal funding German coalition softens GKV contribution stabilization law: lower family insurance fees, €1.4bn extra federal funding in …

Germany’s nursing care reform draws sharp criticism from CDU and CSU leaders CDU and CSU leaders criticise Germany’s nursing care reform, opposing cuts to family carers’ pension contributions and urging …

Pension Commission Proposals Leak Sparks Debate Over Higher Contributions and Longer Working Lives German pension commission proposals leaked: higher contributions, longer working lives and larger pensions. How the measures could …

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 …

Hamburg 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 …

German 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 …

German 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 …

Wirtschaftsweisen 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 …