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Trust in politics: Julia Reuschenbach on Merz reforms and recovering voter confidence Political scientist Julia Reuschenbach, speaking at the Süddeutsche Zeitung’s Berlin office after a podcast recording, warns that trust …

German industry faces a “critical” moment as leaders demand swift reforms to revive investment and competitiveness Industry leaders warn German industry faces a critical phase as high costs and weak …

U.S. launches Section 301 probe into German drug pricing, raising tariff threat to pharma U.S. opens Section 301 probe into German drug pricing, examining whether Germany underpays innovative medicines; tariffs …

German coalition economic reforms stall after meeting with social partners Coalition talks with unions and employers end without concrete German coalition economic reforms; leaders face rising job losses, soaring social …

ZDH president urges pivot to skilled trades as AI transforms the labor market Germany’s ZDH calls for reforms to make skilled trades an attractive, AI‑resilient path for young people amid …

Germany social partners summit held at Chancellery to seek common ground on reforms Government convenes meeting with employers and unions to exchange positions and identify overlaps ahead of pending reform …

Union and SPD Deadlock as Chancellor Accuses Partner of Blocking Construction Law Union and SPD remain deadlocked over pensions, care and taxes, and the chancellor accuses a partner of blocking …

Achim Truger Rejects Calls for Sweeping Social Reforms, Warns Against Pension and Care Cuts Achim Truger rejects recent calls for sweeping social reforms from the Council of Economic Experts, saying …

EU funds for Hungary: €16.4bn to be unlocked after Magyar–von der Leyen agreement EU funds for Hungary poised to be released after Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Péter …