Ehegattensplitting reform gains momentum as economists urge limited realsplitting to boost female employment Ehegattensplitting reform is at the centre of a renewed debate in Germany as economists propose capping spousal …
Ehegattensplitting
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Ehegattensplitting reform faces firm Union resistance despite backing from economists
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUnion Blocks Bid to Limit Ehegattensplitting Despite Broad Economist Proposal Twenty-three economists urge capping the Ehegattensplitting to curb tax advantages and raise female employment in Germany, but the CDU opposes …
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Ehegattensplitting reform urged by economists, who propose Realsplitting and higher child benefit
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEhegattensplitting reform backed by broad economist coalition proposing limited Realsplitting Broad coalition of economists urges an Ehegattensplitting reform to a limited Realsplitting, boosting child benefits and shifting tax support to …
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Politics
Jochen Ott demands transformation of Ehegattensplitting into family splitting for working parents
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoNRW SPD’s Jochen Ott Urges Reform of Ehegattensplitting, Proposes Family- and Child-Focused Model Jochen Ott calls to transform Germany’s Ehegattensplitting into family- or child-splitting to support working parents and challenge …
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Ehegattensplitting Reform Proposed as Germany Ends Free Spousal Health Coverage
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Weighs Reform of Ehegattensplitting and Free Spousal Mitversicherung April 2026 proposals to reform Ehegattensplitting and limit free spousal Mitversicherung may reduce tax and insurance benefits for single‑earner families. Germany’s …