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Germany’s bid for a UN Security Council seat: Wadephul says international goodwill could secure victory Germany’s bid for a UN Security Council seat faces Austria and Portugal; Foreign Minister Johann …

Germany Faces Tight Race in UN Security Council Election for 2027–28 Non‑Permanent Seat Germany’s bid for a non‑permanent UN Security Council seat faces a three‑way contest with Portugal and Austria …

German economic advisers call for overhaul of Soziale Pflegeversicherung (SPV) as costs surge Germany’s Soziale Pflegeversicherung (SPV) faces mounting financial strain, say the Council of Economic Experts in their spring …

German growth forecast cut sharply as council warns of energy and trade headwinds Germany growth forecast revised to 0.5 percent in 2026 by the federal economic council amid high oil …

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 …

Council of Economic Experts urges sweeping GKV reform and cohort‑funded care overhaul in Germany Germany’s Council of Economic Experts calls for sweeping GKV reform, proposing civil servants join the statutory …

VW works council scandal: Leading representatives accused of luxury trips, paid escorts and corporate favors Revelations in the VW works council scandal: leading officials accepted luxury trips, paid escorts and …

Germany Faces Likely Shift from Net-zero 2045 After Expert Council Review Germany’s net-zero 2045 target is now widely seen as at risk after a new review by the federal Expert …

Germany’s climate targets at risk as expert council warns of missed deadlines Germany’s climate targets face steep shortfalls, with a government-appointed expert council warning the country is likely to miss …