Elterngeld reform: draft cuts benefit to 12 months while raising minimum and maximum payments Draft shortens Elterngeld to 12 months, increases minimum to €330 and maximum to €1,900, and introduces …
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German government unveils 34-point reform package to boost growth
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany unveils reform package to jumpstart growth and reshape labour, tax and trade policies Germany unveils a reform package to boost growth, reshape labor rules, tax and trade policy. Key …
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Freedom of Information Reform in Germany Criticized by Federal Data Commissioner
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoFederal Data Commissioner Slams Coalition Plans to Curb Germany’s Freedom of Information Act Federal data commissioner warns coalition plan to restrict Germany’s Freedom of Information Act, limiting access to residents …
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Coalition unveils reform package to steer Germany back on course
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCoalition Unveils Reform Package to Steer Germany Out of Crisis Germany’s governing coalition presented a comprehensive reform package on July 2, 2026, aimed at stabilizing the economy and cutting bureaucracy, …
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Germany’s coalition reform package boosts job prospects Federal Employment Agency confirms
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCoalition reform package seen as boost for Germany’s labour market, says BA Germany’s coalition reform package could give the labour market a significant boost, the Federal Employment Agency and researchers …
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CDU and SPD unveil housing reform committing to affordable housing, blocking nationalization
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHousing reform package: CDU and SPD pledge affordable new build, block nationalisation CDU and SPD unveiled a housing reform package on July 2, 2026, committing to affordable new construction while …
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Coalition announces sweeping reform package to boost Germany’s growth and jobs
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany unveils “Program for Upswing and Employment” with tax, labour and pension reforms Chancellor Merz on July 2, 2026, presented the Program for Upswing and Employment, a package of more …
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Family caregivers lose pension contributions under care reform as CDU and CSU oppose
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s nursing care reform draws sharp criticism from CDU and CSU leaders CDU and CSU leaders criticise Germany’s nursing care reform, opposing cuts to family carers’ pension contributions and urging …
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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 …