Germany 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 …
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Business
Germany must implement EU pay transparency rules, enabling gender pay claims
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Faces Deadline to Transpose EU Pay Transparency Directive by June 7, 2026 Germany must enact the EU pay transparency directive by June 7, 2026. Experts and legal advisers say …
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Politics
Sudan conference opens in Berlin as Germany pledges €2.2 billion humanitarian aid
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoBerlin hosts third international Sudan conference as donors meet to address humanitarian collapse International meeting in Berlin brings governments, aid agencies and civil society together to coordinate relief, aid access …
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IMF downgrades global growth forecast, lowers Germany 2026 outlook to 0.8 percent
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIMF growth forecast trims global outlook; Germany 2026 growth cut to 0.8% amid Iran conflict IMF growth forecast lowers global expansion to 3.1% and cuts Germany’s 2026 GDP outlook to …
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Politics
Germany and Ukraine elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership with defense pacts
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany-Ukraine strategic partnership set in Berlin as Merz and Zelenskyy sign defense and reconstruction pacts Germany-Ukraine strategic partnership set as Merz and Zelenskyy sign defense and reconstruction pacts, advancing EU …
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Germany announces two-month 17-cent fuel tax cut for motorists and businesses
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany announces two-month fuel tax cut of €0.17 per liter Germany unveils a two-month fuel tax cut of €0.17 per liter, part of a €1.6bn relief package with a tax-free …
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Environment
Germany weather compared to 1991–2020 normals reveals unusual temperatures
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerGermany’s weather measured against the 1991–2020 climate normals Germany’s current weather measured against the 1991–2020 climate normals, explaining DWD station data, selection rules, and how forecasts are used in regional …