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German Coalition Eyes Swedish-Style Premium Pension to Add Funded Pillar to Statutory System Germany’s governing coalition is reportedly considering a Swedish-style premium pension (Prämienrente) as a mandatory, capital-funded pillar within …

Germany Pension Commission Draws Criticism from DIW President Marcel Fratzscher Germany’s pension commission proposals drew sharp critique from DIW president Marcel Fratzscher, who said the pension commission’s package is too …

Debate Intensifies Over Retirement at 70 as Germany Weighs Pension Reform Germany’s debate over retirement at 70 balances fiscal stability with fairness as lawmakers propose targeted help for low‑income and …

German pension reform faces crossroads as experts prepare overhaul of pay‑as‑you‑go system Germany confronts demographic strains on its pay‑as‑you‑go pension system, prompting a new expert commission to advise on comprehensive …

Open Letter Proposes Ehegattensplitting Reform with Limited “Realsplitting” and Child Benefit Payouts Open letter on Ehegattensplitting reform ignites debate; authors propose a limited ‘Realsplitting’ and direct revenues to families through …

Germany heating law reform faces constitutional doubts after Bundestag report A Bundestag Scientific Service opinion warns the proposed heating law reform, the so-called Heizungsgesetz or Gebäudemodernisierungsgesetz, may shift emissions burdens …

German coalition confronts income tax reform as July 1 meeting looms German coalition prepares for July 1 talks on income tax reform as health and care bills advance, facing a …

Springer volume maps Ukraine’s political system amid war and EU accession debate New collected volume dissects Ukraine’s political system: reforms, patronalism, corruption and civic mobilization during war, informing EU accession …

German distribution network operators earned a 30.1% average return on equity in 2024, BNE analysis shows BNE analysis finds Germany’s 18 largest distribution network operators earned a 30.1% average return …