Spahn resignation triggers Union leadership scramble as Merz signals quick successor A short, decisive summary of the Jens Spahn resignation sets the stage for a week of internal talks in …
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EU ETS reform proposal balances industry relief and EU climate commitments
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU emissions trading faces test as industry warns of relocation and EU readies reform EU emissions trading is at the center of a renewed clash between climate goals and industrial …
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Ehegattensplitting proposal limits spousal tax break to new German marriages
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEhegattensplitting Reform Proposal by Lars Klingbeil Sparks New Debate in Germany SPD finance minister Lars Klingbeil has proposed limiting Ehegattensplitting to marriages entered into after the reform, a move that …
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Shisha tobacco tax proposal would double prices by 2030, industry warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman draft would double shisha tobacco tax, industry warns of black market German draft would raise the shisha tobacco tax from €56/kg to €188.46/kg by 2030, doubling retail prices and …
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Children to Shoulder Parents’ Nursing Home Costs under New German Proposal
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChildren Paying Parents’ Nursing Home Costs Sparks Heated Debate in Germany Proposal to make children pay parents’ nursing home costs in Germany ignites debate; removing income caps could burden families …
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EU considers French proposal to favor small electric cars in emissions rules
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU debate over small electric cars sparks industry rift between France and Germany EU debate over small electric cars intensifies as France pushes special CO₂ rules favoring Renault and Stellantis, …
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Hezbollah Agrees to US Reciprocal Ceasefire Proposal, Lebanon Confirms
by anna walterby anna walterLebanese Presidency Says Hezbollah Ceasefire Agreement Reached on US Proposal Lebanese presidency confirms Hezbollah accepted a US proposal for a reciprocal cessation of attacks, pausing strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs; …
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German pension proposal linking retirement to 45 contribution years threatens disadvantaged groups
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerPlan to Link Retirement to 45 Contributory Years Raises Equity Alarm Finance Ministry proposal to make retirement dependent on 45 contributory years could advantage continuous-career workers and penalize women, low …
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Tax reform proposal targets relief for Germany’s middle class amid inflation
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGovernment Weighs Tax Reform to Ease Pressure on Middle-Income Households German government debates a tax reform to ease pressure on millions amid rising energy and food prices, weighing relief measures …
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Iran replies to US proposal via Pakistan, signals negotiations to end war
by anna walterby anna walterIran sends response to US proposal via Pakistan, agency says Iran has sent its response to the latest US proposal through Pakistan, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported on May …