Bundestag approval for the 2026 federal budget with a government majority
(de-news.net) – The Bundestag has adopted the federal budget for 2026 with the backing of the governing coalition. In a…
Bertelsmann study calls for expanding workforce training in Germany
(de-news.net) – A recent study conducted by the Bertelsmann Stiftung shows that just over half of the workforce aged between…
Brandenburg clears path for broadcasting reform
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – Brandenburg has become the last German state to give its approval to the broadcasting reform treaty,…
Pension reforms highlight generational rift aside calls for structural reform
(de-news.net) – Prominent officials continue to predict an eventual resolution regarding Germany’s contested pension package. CDU/CSU parliamentary leader Jens Spahn…
Chancellor Merz stresses coalition unity while defending pension safeguard
(de-news.net) – Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reinforced his government’s stance in the ongoing debate over pension legislation, presenting the draft…
Minister Reiche proposes ‘Agenda 2030’ to revitalize economy
(de-news.net) – Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche has proposed a sweeping realignment of Germany’s economic strategy in light…
Federal Social Court President indicates rethink of retirement age and pension adjustments
(de-news.net) – Christine Fuchsloch, President of the Federal Social Court, has expressed the view that an increase in the statutory…
German Federal Cabinet launches initiative to cut bureaucracy
(de-news.net) – In a move toward reducing administrative complexity, the German Federal Cabinet has approved eight draft laws designed to…
Federal President Steinmeier comments on the debate regarding the return of Syrians
(de-news.net) – Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has expressed his reservations regarding the tenor of the domestic discourse that has emerged…
Chancellor Friedrich Merz endorses deportations to Syria
(de-news.net) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has formally expressed his support for the deportation of Syrian refugees from Germany, marking…