reform

Union Blocks Bid to Limit Ehegattensplitting Despite Broad Economist Proposal Twenty-three economists urge capping the Ehegattensplitting to curb tax advantages and raise female employment in Germany, but the CDU opposes …

Warken’s long-term care reform sparks debate over complex new budgets and funding shifts Germany’s long-term care reform proposes new budgets and instruments to restructure care insurance, but critics warn the …

Bafög reform stalls as students working long hours warn of widening inequality Bafög reform stalls as students working long hours, like Lina Schuurman, urge change; many cannot access aid because …

Germany unveils care insurance reform bill to cut costs and close multi‑billion euro gaps Nina Warken unveils a care insurance reform to cut costs, boost prevention and close multi-billion euro …

Ehegattensplitting reform backed by broad economist coalition proposing limited Realsplitting Broad coalition of economists urges an Ehegattensplitting reform to a limited Realsplitting, boosting child benefits and shifting tax support to …

Housing construction in Germany steps up as federal reforms meet municipal constraints Germany moves to accelerate housing construction as federal Baugesetzbuch reforms clash with city rules like Berlin’s 30% social …

BAföG reform in doubt as politicians signal funding limits Uncertainty over the BAföG reform leaves students facing rising rents; lawmakers debate cuts while loans, scholarships and education funds become options. …

Germany reaffirms BAföG reform timetable despite minister’s doubts Research ministry says BAföG reform will go to cabinet end of July to take effect Winter semester 2026/27 amid ministerial doubts and …

German health finances under scrutiny as privately insured shoulder costs for Bürgergeld recipients Nina Warken warns German health finances are strained as privately insured members and state funds absorb higher …