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DIHK Pushes for Sunday Shop Openings as Political Backing Grows; Employee Concerns Rise DIHK pushes for broader Sunday shop openings in Germany — supporters cite family convenience; unions warn of …

Elterngeld Reform 2026: Purchasing Power Down 31.5% as Government Proposes 12‑Month Rule IW study finds Elterngeld lost 31.5% purchasing power by 2026; government proposes 12 months of payment, raises minimum …

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 …

Ravensburger acquires majority stake in Steiff to link two German toy icons Ravensburger acquires majority stake in Steiff, uniting two historic Baden-Württemberg manufacturers. Heirs retain stake; Steiff remains independent pending …

EU Passenger Rights Expanded: Free Family Seats and Clearer Ticket Pricing EU passenger rights expanded: families can reserve adjacent seats free and airlines must display ticket prices clearly, a deal …

Mutterland: Photographer Michel Kekulé Chronicles Post‑1989 Eastern Germany Through Family Portraits Mutterland traces the personal and regional aftermath of Germany’s post‑1989 transformation through intimate photographs and the story of one …

Indira Geisel documentary examines SPD family split after Thomas Geisel joins BSW Indira Geisel documentary examines an SPD family split after former Düsseldorf mayor Thomas Geisel joined Sahra Wagenknecht’s BSW; …

Germany World Cup preparation opens in Herzogenaurach as Nagelsmann urges ‘family’ unity Julian Nagelsmann opened Germany World Cup preparation in Herzogenaurach, stressing team unity as Manuel Neuer’s fitness and midfield …