Germany Proposes Capital-Funded Pension as Sweden Model Sparks Union Opposition Germany’s proposed capital-funded pension has reignited debate, with the government citing Sweden’s model while unions and the left warn about …
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Woidke proposes German electricity market split into regional price zones
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoWoidke urges German electricity price zones to deliver cheaper power to industry near renewables Brandenburg’s Premier Dietmar Woidke has proposed German electricity price zones to let companies close to wind …
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Iran insists it upheld ceasefire as Trump declares truce over, proposes talks
by anna walterby anna walterIran says it upheld an Iran ceasefire with US despite Trump’s warning Tehran says it upheld an Iran ceasefire with the United States after President Donald Trump declared the truce …
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EU Commission proposes import restrictions on West Bank settlement goods
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU weighs restrictions on imports from Israeli settlements ahead of foreign ministers meeting EU prepares options to curb imports from Israeli settlements, including licensing and bans, to respond to settlement …
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Germany’s parental allowance loses 31.5% purchasing power as Family Ministry proposes reform
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerElterngeld Reform 2026: Purchasing Power Down 31.5% as Government Proposes 12‑Month Rule IW study finds Elterngeld lost 31.5% purchasing power by 2026; government proposes 12 months of payment, raises minimum …
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EU ETS reform proposes price cap and conditional free allowances
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU emissions trading reform to slow cap cuts and introduce a flexible price ceiling EU emissions trading reform will ease near-term industry COâ‚‚ costs with slower cap reductions, a dynamic …
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German bakeries hit by 40 percent insolvency rise as government proposes longer opening hours
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBakery Insolvencies in Germany Rise 40% as 63 Bakeries File in First Half German bakery insolvencies surged as 63 bakeries and confectioneries filed for bankruptcy in the first half of …
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Heating Law Overhaul Proposes 2045 Switch to Alternative Fuels, Faces Legal Challenge
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCoalition pushes major rewrite of Germany’s Heizungsgesetz, triggering legal challenge Coalition parties propose sweeping amendments to the Heizungsgesetz, removing the 65% renewables requirement and prompting a court challenge that may …
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Mercedes Proposes Replacing 35-Hour Week with 40-Hour Workweek
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMercedes 35-hour week questioned as board delays bonus and proposes 40-hour model Mercedes board delays a special payment and proposes ending the Mercedes 35-hour week in favor of 40 hours, …
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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 …