North Rhine-Westphalia Premier Hendrik Wüst pushes for a swift electricity tax cut benefiting all German households and businesses, while Chancellor Merz backs the coalition's promise amid budget concerns.
At the Deutschland-Gipfel 2026, German business leaders and economists called for urgent reforms to overcome bureaucratic hurdles, foster innovation, and pave the way for a new economic miracle.
Union politicians and municipalities in Germany call for urgent reforms to the rent allowance under Bürgergeld amid rising social welfare housing costs burdening taxpayers.
The 2026 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Landtag election sees a tight race with AfD leading in polls and SPD leader Manuela Schwesig emphasizing immigration for economic growth.
The recent Sachsen-Anhalt elections have resulted in a fragmented political landscape, posing significant challenges and uncertainty for regional businesses regarding governance and political stability.
The CDU is preparing for a crucial cabinet retreat focused on reforms in pensions, taxes, and digitalization amid internal dissent and rising electoral challenges from the AfD.
Germany faces a continuing wave of company bankruptcies predicted to last until 2027, driven by high insolvency risks, costly economic pressures, and weak productivity growth.
Widespread road closures and construction highlight infrastructure challenges in Germany, while entrepreneur Martin Herrenknecht calls for leadership change to accelerate economic recovery through infrastructure expansion.
German municipal companies must adopt proactive crisis management and monitoring under StaRUG, as public ownership does not guarantee financial protection.
German businesses face billions in productivity losses from recent heatwaves, driving demands for worker protections while advancing sustainability through biodiversity and circular economy strategies.
Stefan Evers unveils CDU’s budget reform plans focusing on austerity, urban cleanliness, and opposition to left-green policies ahead of the Berlin 2026 elections.
Germany enacts 2026 health reform aimed at financial stability for statutory health insurance, amid widespread concerns about impacts on hospitals, therapy services, and long-term healthcare investment.
A study reveals that rescue rates for large insolvent companies in Germany have halved since 2020, with insolvencies increasingly signaling company closure rather than recovery.
Local elections and IHK president Natasha Rohde highlight the need for clear political policies to support German businesses facing economic challenges.
The German government holds critical talks with social partners to secure €7.5 billion in savings for nursing care reform, balancing insurance benefits and contributions.
A new study reveals that nearly half of Germans frequently worry about finances due to inflation and energy costs, with many focusing on short-term expenses rather than long-term savings.
More German women are opting out of motherhood due to economic insecurity and societal expectations, impacting the country’s demographic future and sparking calls for better family support.
A survey of 160 German companies reveals widespread dissatisfaction with government relief efforts for rising fuel costs, highlighting a call for long-term structural reforms.
NRW municipalities face a record €9 billion deficit amidst federal tax relief controversies and uneven property tax revenues, sparking political disputes on fiscal responsibility.
The 2026 IHK-Tag event convened leaders to promote business simplification and economic development in Germany with government and industry collaboration.
Experts and opposition parties sharply criticize Germany's government over stagnant growth and economic policies, calling for deep reforms amid rising inflation and job losses.
Germany's energy transition is driving up costs and fueling political tension within Chancellor Merz's government, complicating efforts to reform energy and social policies.
German companies face increasing insolvencies, relocations abroad, and a worsening business climate amid high energy prices and bureaucracy, raising recession risks.
German businesses face escalating costs and financial strain due to rising oil prices from the Iran war, impacting operations, transport, and employee bonuses.
Berlin’s spring 2026 political season features major networking events alongside Mayor Kai Wegner’s urgent calls for swift government intervention on soaring fuel prices.
German municipalities call for six-month tax relief measures to ease the impact of rising energy and food prices amid the highest inflation in two years driven by the Iran War's effect on oil markets.