Federal government moves to ban housing expropriation amid heated Berlin vote A federal ban on housing expropriation is being added to the coalition’s reform package, a move that directly addresses …
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Freedom of Information Reform in Germany Criticized by Federal Data Commissioner
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoFederal Data Commissioner Slams Coalition Plans to Curb Germany’s Freedom of Information Act Federal data commissioner warns coalition plan to restrict Germany’s Freedom of Information Act, limiting access to residents …
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Germany’s coalition reform package boosts job prospects Federal Employment Agency confirms
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCoalition reform package seen as boost for Germany’s labour market, says BA Germany’s coalition reform package could give the labour market a significant boost, the Federal Employment Agency and researchers …
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Germany’s Federal and State Governments Agree Finance Reform to Relieve Municipalities
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany federal-state finance reform agreed to ease municipal budget crisis Germany’s federal-state finance reform sets 80% federal coverage for state and municipal additional costs above €200M, effective Sept 1, easing …
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Federal and state leaders agree who orders pays rule with 80% federal compensation
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s federal and state leaders agree 80% “Wer bestellt, bezahlt” rule to share costs and ease municipal deficits Germany’s federal and state leaders agreed an 80% ‘Wer bestellt, bezahlt’ rule …
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Federal Statistical Office finds one in five Germans cannot afford weeklong holiday
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerOne in five Germans cannot afford a one-week holiday, federal data show About 21% of Germans said they cannot afford a one-week holiday in 2025, with singles and single parents …
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One in Five Germans Cannot Afford a Weeklong Holiday, Federal Statistical Office Finds
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerOne-fifth of Germans say they cannot afford a one-week holiday, statistics show One-fifth of Germans report they cannot afford a one-week holiday, with singles and single parents hardest hit; nearly …
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German municipalities warn of financial collapse and call for immediate federal rescue
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMunicipal finance crisis: German local governments warn of collapse amid planned federal cuts German municipalities warn of a municipal finance crisis as deficits near €32 billion and leaders call for …
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Federal Reserve pauses rates and raises 2026 inflation forecast to 3.6 percent
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFederal Reserve Keeps Interest Rate at 3.5–3.75% as Chair Kevin Warsh Announces Reforms Federal Reserve holds policy rate at 3.5–3.75% in a unanimous pause; Chair Kevin Warsh unveils reforms, raises …
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AfD bans Tom Rohrböck from party events after federal board decision
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoAfD Federal Board Bans Tom Rohrböck from Party Events AfD federal board bars Tom Rohrböck from party events, saying the businessman exerted covert influence and members must keep distance from …