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Cabinet Sets Framework for German Federal Budget 2027 as Defence and Debt Rise Cabinet sets framework for German federal budget 2027: higher spending and defence outlays, new levies and larger …

Shrinkflation in Germany: Court Case and Doctors’ Call for a Sugar Tax Rekindle Debate Germany’s rising use of shrinkflation is at the center of a court case and a renewed …

German government revises GKV savings package, drops general sick-pay cut German GKV savings package revised: broad sick-pay cut dropped; reductions only if employment ends during sick pay. Sugar levy from …

Union Raises Pressure as Reform Dispute Threatens German Coalition Crisis Union presses SPD for votes after a public clash between the Chancellor and Vice‑Chancellor; Wednesday decisions risk triggering a coalition …

AI training in German companies lags as 56% adopt generative tools 56% of German companies use generative AI, but only 27% report employee training; survey calls for targeted investment in …

Germany Debates Targeted Relief Premium for Commuters After Bundestag Extends Scheme Bundestag extends tax-free relief premium to mid-2027 as debate erupts over targeted payouts for long-distance car commuters, costs, fairness …

Signal security questioned after alleged phishing campaign compromises German politicians Meta description: Alleged phishing attacks targeting German politicians on Signal raise fresh questions about Signal security and push governments toward …

Peter Schlickenrieder replaced as Germany’s cross‑country head coach by Michael Bonfert Peter Schlickenrieder replaced as Germany’s cross-country head coach by Michael Bonfert; DSV announces broader coaching reshuffle after Feb 2026 …

German coalition crisis deepens as Union sets decisive meeting for Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Union escalates pressure in a German coalition crisis with the SPD after a public clash between …