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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German government unveils modest reforms that will not fix structural crisis
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman government reforms deliver modest relief but fall short of solving structural economic crisis Germany’s new government reforms offer limited measures to boost business confidence and ease some regulatory burdens, …
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Mutti captures 15 percent of German canned tomato market through premium strategy
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMutti canned tomatoes surge in Germany as premium strategy pays off Mutti canned tomatoes have captured a growing share of German supermarket shelves, challenging the country’s discount-driven grocery habits with …
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German national team condemns racism after World Cup exit, rejects AfD claims
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman national team exit sparks condemnation of racist abuse and political exploitation DFB condemns racist abuse after the German national team’s World Cup exit, sparking debate on identity, AfD rhetoric …
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German coalition mandates doctor’s note from first sick day, business groups warn
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCoalition’s plan to require a sick note from day one sparks warnings of strain on patients, doctors and employers Coalition plans to require a sick note from day one in …
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German coalition announces 34-point growth package while economists warn impact limited
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman growth package unveiled: 34 measures aim to jump-start economy but experts warn gains will be small New 34-point German growth package, the “Program for Upswing and Employment,” promises tax …
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German government moves to end Deutsche Post VAT exemption on business mail
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman government moves to end Deutsche Post VAT exemption in draft law targeting business mail Berlin moves to remove Deutsche Post VAT exemption for business-to-business forwarding, aiming to level the …
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German coalition reportedly reaches agreement on income tax reform and growth package
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCoalition Signals Progress on Income Tax Reform After Eight-Hour Chancellery Talks Union and SPD finished eight-hour talks at the Chancellery with reports of an income tax reform agreement and a …
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German pension commission proposes capital-backed reform, economist warns it will cost jobs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCapital-funded pension plan sparks heated economic debate in Germany Germany’s pension commission has proposed a capital-funded pension element, prompting warnings from economists that a capital-funded pension could slow growth and …
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German Greens expand leadership powers in statute overhaul to streamline decisions
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman Green Party statute reform expands leadership power and reshapes internal decision-making German Green Party statute reform expands leadership power, streamlines decision procedures and sparks debate between grassroots members and …