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Social Welfare Advocates Demand Taxing Oil Super Profits to Lower Gas Prices
In the ongoing debate over high fuel costs, the Social Association Germany (SoVD) is urging the government to…
Consumer Advocates Demand Direct Payments Over Fuel Tax Cut Amid Worrying Inequality
A consumer advice association manager criticized the planned fuel tax cut days before its expected passage. She argued…
SPD Politician Advocates For Structural Health Insurance Reform Over Cost Shifting
As discussions about healthcare reform progress, structural issues within the health insurance system are gaining increasing attention, alongside…
Consumer Advocates Pressure Delay of Health Care Reform in Germany
Germany’s consumer protection advocates are urging for more time regarding the healthcare reform. Ramona Pop, a board member…
Economy Advocates Climate Dividend Over Fuel Price Intervention
Before the federal government debates potential relief measures due to high fuel prices, economist Monika Schnitzer warned against…
Economist Advocates Hike to Commuter Allowance
Economist Lars Feld has stated that an increase in the commuter allowance is advisable. Feld told the “Rheinische…
Consumer Advocates Demand Clear Rules for Concert and Sport Ticket Resale Market
Consumer advocates are calling for stricter rules governing the secondary market for event and concert tickets. Tatiana Halm,…
German Transport Minister Advocates Larger Truck Fines Before NRW Debates
Germany’s federal transport minister, Patrick Schnieder (CDU), took a stand on a Bundesrat initiative from North Rhine‑Westphalia (NRW) even before…
Consumer Protection Advocates Question Rigid Age Limits in Social Media Ban Debate
Ramona Pop, the chairwoman of Germany’s Association of Consumer Centres, warned that a social‑media ban relying solely on rigid…
Consumer Advocates Slam Klingbeil’s Private Retirement Plans, Demand Corrections
Consumer‑rights advocates criticize the federal government’s plans for private retirement savings and call for corrections. They argue that…
Consumer Advocates Fear Private Pension Reform Collapse
Before the new pension law was brought to the Bundestag this Thursday, consumer protection advocates warned that the…
Patient Advocates Slam Government’s Reversal on Expanding Organ Donation Registry
Patient‑rights advocates have criticised the federal government for deciding not to expand the ways people can register in…
German Rail Privacy Advocates Slam Nationwide Bodycam Plan Demand Passenger Rights Protection
Privacy advocates have criticized Deutsche Bahn’s plans to equip all railway staff with body‑cams and urged that the personality…
Van Aken Advocates Peaceful Defense: Berlin to Maintain Military Readiness While Rejecting Additional Arms Spending
Jan van Aken, chair of the Left Party, has called for a Bundesrepublik that is capable of a military…
Consumer Advocates Urge Politicians to Listen
Consumer advocates are voicing concerns that policymakers are losing sight of the pressing everyday challenges faced by citizens.…
Prien Advocates Equal Military Service For Men And Women
Family Minister Karin Prien has stated that any discussion regarding a potential return to conscription in Germany should…
Nursing Costs Soar Advocates Demand Caps
The rising costs of nursing home care are prompting calls for intervention and a re-evaluation of funding responsibilities.…
BREAKING: EU’s Green Claims Directive in Jeopardy: Consumer Advocates Sound the Alarm
European Commission’s Plans to Withdraw Green Claims Directive Spark Concern The European Commission’s unexpected plan to withdraw the…
Germany’s Defense Commissioner Advocates for Mandatory Service Amidst Recruitment Challenges
According to outgoing Federal Parliament Defense Commissioner Eva Högl (SPD), the future mandatory military service will not be…
CDU Candidate for Foreign Minister Advocates for Escalation Over Diplomacy
Johann Wadephul, a member of the CDU party, was responsible for foreign, security and defense policy in the…