July brings major policy changes across Germany’s social and economic landscape
(de-news.net) – In July, a series of government initiatives affecting social welfare, taxation, pensions, fuel prices, and broader economic policy…
Germany braces for record-challenging heat
(de-news.net) – Germany is facing an unprecedented heat wave that could challenge the national temperature record, prompting extended heat warnings…
German pension commission unveils sweeping reform agenda
(de-news.net) – Germany’s pension commission has presented a comprehensive reform package centered on linking the retirement age to life expectancy,…
Artificial intelligence (AI) as growth engine and disruption force
(de-news.net) – German industry leadership and empirical findings converge on artificial intelligence (AI) as both a potential remedy for deindustrialization…
Experts reject age ban as Germany rethinks platform safety across social media and AI
(de-news.net) – The German Ethics Council rejects a strict minimum age for social media, favoring a cross-platform, risk-based regulatory approach…
Berlin talks held with coalition, business, and labor leaders
(de-news.net) – German coalition leaders, business associations, and trade unions held exploratory talks in Berlin on planned economic and social…
Chancellor Merz calls for confidence as Federal Government pursues reforms
(de-news.net) – At a CDU party meeting, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended his government’s reform plan, encouraged increased public trust…
Merkel urges patience with Merz government, warns against inflated expectations
(de-news.net) – Former Chancellor Angela Merkel defended the record of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government, arguing that it has already taken…
Germany’s Security Council bid falls short
(de-news.net) – In the General Assembly vote, Germany has lost to Portugal and Austria, failing for the first time to…
Debate over high-income taxes while preserving revenue neutrality in Germany
(de-news.net) – CDU and SPD politicians are debating possible reforms to Germany’s tax and social welfare systems, including adjustments to…