De Maizière calls for overhaul of Germany’s fragmented social welfare system
(de-news.net) – Former Federal Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière (CDU) has emphasized the pressing need for both simplification and comprehensive…
Bundesrat confirms 2026 federal budget with major allocations for defense and climate
(de-news.net) – The Bundesrat has formally ratified the federal budget for 2026 during its final session of the year, and…
Germany launches 30‑billion‑euro Deutschlandfonds to mobilize private investment in future industries
(de-news.net) – The Federal Government, in cooperation with the state development bank KfW, has introduced the so‑called ‘Deutschlandfonds.’ According to…
Bundestag approves sweeping reforms to migration and citizenship law
(de-news.net) – The German Bundestag has announced that the governing coalition has passed additional legislation designed to further restrict immigration…
Pension law proposed by the government passed with an absolute majority
(de-news.net) – The Bundestag has formally approved the Federal Government’s highly contested pension package, achieving what is referred to as…
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…
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…