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CSU parliamentary group leader Alexander Hoffmann announced on 14 November 2026 that deductions for taking a pension early would increase. It is not yet clear when the change might take effect…
Several media outlets reported on 13 November 2026 that the federal government wanted to acquire shares in uranium enrichment company Urenco. The government did not confirm the plans.
Following the Left Party, the Social Democrats and Greens will also decide on the coalition agreement on 14 November. If they approve it, Manuela Schwesig is due to be re-elected…
Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed his goal of reducing electricity tax on 13 November 2026. The draft budget does not yet include the money for it.
The failure, for the time being, to cut electricity tax for everyone has drawn criticism in Schleswig-Holstein. On 13 November 2026, state politicians called for relief…
On 13 November 2026, the German government announced a meeting between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the Emir of Qatar. Economic issues are also expected…
On 13 November 2026, the Federal Government announced that the Cabinet had approved a decision on parental allowance and maternity protection. The new rules are intended to encourage parents to…
The Bundestag’s Budget Committee approved the draft federal budget for 2027 on 13 November 2026. It provides for spending of €560.92 billion and…
On 12 November 2026, CDU budget spokesman Mathias Middelberg gave greater priority to cutting electricity tax than to expanding the mothers’ pension. The CSU…
Transport policy spokesperson Isabel Cademartori accuses the finance minister of presupposing legislation that has not yet been passed in the financing of Autobahn GmbH…
On 12 November 2026, the Bundestag approved a reform of the customs service. It is intended to make it easier to prosecute financial crime and reorganise the agency.
On 12 November 2026, the Bundestag passed a law to strengthen cybersecurity. Among other things, security agencies are to be able to take more targeted action against…
The CDU/CSU and SPD want to retain the planned pasture premium for dairy farms, according to reports on 12 November 2026. Funding and implementation have yet to be settled.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for joint EU aid to Ukraine at the European summit in Dublin on 12 November 2026. Security and…
On 12 November 2026, the German Daycare Association warned of financial problems facing independent providers. In many places, falling numbers of children are coinciding with costs that cannot…
