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BAföG reform in doubt as politicians signal funding limits Uncertainty over the BAföG reform leaves students facing rising rents; lawmakers debate cuts while loans, scholarships and education funds become options. …

German health finances under scrutiny as privately insured shoulder costs for Bürgergeld recipients Nina Warken warns German health finances are strained as privately insured members and state funds absorb higher …

Elterngeld at Twenty: Cost, Impact and the Debate Over Eligibility Elterngeld nears its 20th anniversary — a comprehensive review of costs, incentives and reforms since its 2007 launch, and the …

German inflation eases to 2.6% in May, Destatis reports German inflation slowed to 2.6% year-on-year in May, down from 2.9% in April, according to a first estimate from the Federal …

Dental care in Gaza collapses as import curbs and price spikes leave patients untreated Import curbs and supply shortages have pushed dental care in Gaza out of reach for many, …

EU industry acceleration law sparks debate over protectionism and market control EU industry acceleration law aims to raise the bloc’s industrial share from 14% to 20% by 2035, drawing criticism …

School Districts Seek Compensation Over Social Media Addiction; Kentucky Requests $60M for Long-Term Program School districts are pursuing compensation for harms they say stem from social media addiction, with a …

Smart meters and flexible tariffs could cut Germany’s electricity costs, experts say ZEIT podcast guests say smart meters and flexible tariffs can better match supply and demand, easing grid strain …

Germany’s rising interest costs squeeze federal budget as bond yields climb Germany’s rising interest costs are forcing higher debt service bills, cutting fiscal space and complicating plans to borrow €200bn …