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Tech Boost Drives DAX Higher
The German stock market benchmark, the DAX, continued its upward trajectory Thursday following a positive start to the…
Germany Seeks Boost for Aid Budget
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, is advocating for increased funding for humanitarian aid within the upcoming federal budget,…
Tech Boost Lifts German Stocks
The German stock market index, the DAX, experienced a significant increase on Wednesday, closing at 24,114 points. This…
Inheritance Tax Hike Aims To Boost Fairness
The German government is exploring options to address a projected shortfall in the federal budget between 2027 and…
Chemical Industry Sees Slight Mood Boost
A slight improvement in sentiment has been observed within Germany’s chemical industry sector, according to data released Tuesday…
Electric Car Incentives Need Boost
Leading figures from Germany’s two major political parties, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party…
Full-Time Benefit Boost for Welfare Recipients
The chair of the German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB), Yasmin Fahimi, has proposed a premium for recipients…
Housing Boost Aims to Speed Construction
The German Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building, led by Minister Verena Hubertz (SPD), is initiating…
Greens Push for Electric Vehicle Boost
Concerns are mounting within Germany regarding the future of its automotive industry, prompting calls for increased governmental support…
Pensioners Income Boost Planned
A proposal is gaining traction within Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to enhance the appeal of the planned…
City Leaders Demand Ticket Subsidy Boost
As discussions intensify ahead of a key Federal Council meeting, the German Association of Cities (Deutscher Städtetag) is…
Lower Energy Bills Boost Households 2026
German businesses and households are likely to see a decrease in electricity prices next year, stemming from anticipated…
German Economy Sees Slight Growth Boost
Leading German economic research institutes have modestly revised upwards their forecast for economic growth this year. The updated…
Social Reform Could Boost German Work Hours
A comprehensive reform of Germany’s social welfare system could potentially increase the number of working hours performed nationwide…
Tech Stocks Boost Frankfurt Rally
The Dax continued its upward trajectory on Thursday, building on a positive start to trade firmly in the…
Roth Calls for Mental Health Boost
A former Social Democratic Party (SPD) politician is advocating for a significant shift in attitudes toward mental health…
Overtime Tax Breaks May Not Boost Work Hours
Analysis suggests proposed incentives may not boost working hours in Germany. Recent proposals by the German government to…
Germany Seeks Innovation Boost
The Munich-based Ifo Institute is advocating for a revised approach to German innovation policy, emphasizing a shift in…
Greens Push for Local Tax Boost
Germany’s Green Party is proposing a series of measures aimed at alleviating the financial burden on municipalities struggling…
Tax Breaks Boost Company Housing
Addressing the acute housing shortage, a leading figure from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has called for a…
Germany Urges Boost To Ukraine Aid
Concerns are mounting within German political circles regarding the adequacy of the current level of military aid being…
Baby Bonds Boost German Retirement Future
The Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Börse, Stephan Leithner, is calling for a comprehensive reform of Germany’s pension…
Germany Aims to Boost Digital Innovation
Germany’s Minister for Digital Affairs, Karsten Wildberger, has acknowledged bureaucratic obstacles hindering the development of digital innovation and…
German Union Calls For EU Manufacturing Boost
The head of Germany’s influential IG Metall union, Christiane Benner, is advocating for the introduction of local content…
Coalition Set To Unveil Infrastructure Boost Plan
Germany’s governing coalition is poised to unveil a package of measures designed to accelerate infrastructure development and innovation,…
Germany Considers Gas Boost for Green Hydrogen Transition
Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche, is considering a transitional approach to decarbonizing industrial processes that…
Klingbeil Launches Panel To Boost German Investment
Germany is establishing a new advisory council dedicated to overseeing and accelerating the deployment of funds from its…
Energy Chief Praises Renewables Boost Despite Cost Concerns
Germany’s leading energy association, the BDEW, is advocating for a more balanced discussion surrounding the country’s high electricity…
Kretschmer Seeks to Limit Sick Pay to Boost Growth
The Premier of the German state of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, is advocating for a significant shift in national…
Germany Needs Innovation Boost Says Top Economist
Germany’s leading economic research institute, the Ifo, has cautioned that the country is not fostering innovation at a…
Renewable Energy Boost Needed Experts Warn
Experts are increasingly advocating for an accelerated approach to Germany’s energy transition, responding to a recent monitoring initiative…
German Firms Boost Job Cuts Again
Recent data indicates a cooling trend in Germany’s labor market, with companies increasingly cautious about personnel planning. The…
Merz Seeks Closer Canada Ties for Defense Boost
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz intends to strengthen cooperation with Canada, particularly focusing on transatlantic relations. Following a meeting…
Greens Demand Solar Power Boost
Members of Germany’s Green Party parliamentary group are advocating for a significant expansion of solar energy infrastructure across…
AI Could Boost Productivity With Fewer Workers
Germany’s leading economic advisor, Monika Schnitzer, believes artificial intelligence presents significant opportunities for economic growth and potential wage…
Foreign Workers Boost Cologne Job Numbers
The number of foreign nationals employed in Germany continues to rise, with approximately seven million foreign workers contributing…
German Minister Pushes For AI Computing Boost
Germany is seeking to bolster its capacity in artificial intelligence, with Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger emphasizing the need…
Opposition Demands Major Transport Budget Boost
Members of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) parliamentary group are seeking significant revisions…
Greens Demand Rail Boost After Bahn Chief Exit
Members of Germany’s Green Party are urging substantial investment in the nation’s rail network following the announced early…
Welcome Classes Fail to Boost German Skills Enough
A recent study from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) indicates that dedicated “welcome classes” for refugee children may…
German Customs Delays Boost Gold Prices
Frankfurt’s DAX index opened slightly lower Friday morning. Around 9:30 AM local time, the benchmark index was calculated…
Subtitles Boost English Skills
A recent study by the Ifo Institute has revealed a significant correlation between the use of subtitles on…
German Automakers Boost Self-Registrations
German automakers registered a significantly higher volume of vehicles under their own names during the first half of…
Ukraine Refugees Boost German Workforce
The number of Ukrainian refugees in employment subject to social security contributions has risen significantly, according to a…
EU Calls for Trade Boost Amid US Tariff Threat
Ahead of the imminent implementation of new US tariffs on EU exports, German Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina…
Mothers’ Pension Boost Secure Despite Budget Concerns
Government officials have confirmed the planned increase in pensions for mothers who gave birth before 2027 will proceed…
Tax Breaks May Boost Newspaper Subscriptions
A coalition of media experts is urging the German government to actively implement its commitment to bolstering a…
Judges Praise Government Justice Boost
The German Judges Association (DRB) has welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to bolster the judicial system with €450…
German Economy Sees Slight Growth Boost
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly revised upward its global economic growth forecasts, including a modest adjustment…
Tech Ministry Gets Massive 6.5 Billion Euro Boost
A newly established Federal Ministry for Digitalization and Modernization (BMDS) is projected to operate with a substantial budget…
Olympics Fail to Boost Democracy
A recent study from the University of Hamburg has challenged the long-held assumption that hosting major sporting events,…
Germany’s Social Union Demands Healthcare Funding Boost
The Sozialverband Deutschland (SoVD), a prominent social welfare association, has joined the growing chorus calling for increased government…
German Economy Sees Limited Boost
German businesses reported a slight improvement in sentiment during July, according to data released Friday by the Ifo…
Germany Urges Allies to Boost Ukraine Air Defenses
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is urging European allies to contribute additional Patriot air defence systems to support…
Low Income Families Get Climate Tech Boost
The German Federal Minister for the Environment, Carsten Schneider (SPD), is developing new measures to alleviate the financial…
Germany Czechia Boost Rail Links
Following a meeting in Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala have announced plans…
Boomer Boost Economy Extra Jobs
A recent study reveals a significant rise in the number of individuals receiving pensions who remain employed. According…
Germany to Boost Local Film with Streaming Mandate
German authorities are planning to mandate significant investment from major international streaming providers in domestic film productions. Culture…
Single Parents to Get Boost From New Measures
The Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Karin Prien, is outlining plans to address the challenges faced by single…
Germany France Unite to Boost Startups
European finance ministers from Germany and France are collaborating to bolster conditions for entrepreneurs and foster the growth…
Social Reforms Boost Democracy Trust
The head of Caritas, Eva Welskop-Deffaa, believes the ongoing reforms to social systems present a critical opportunity to…
Germany Approves Investment Boost
The German Federal Council (Bundesrat) unanimously approved a growth stimulus package previously passed by the Bundestag on Friday.…
Germany Seeks Intelligence Boost
The newly appointed Chairman of the Parliamentary Control Committee, Marc Henrichmann (CDU), is calling for a strengthening of…
Tourism Sector Sees Limited Summer Heat Boost
The German hospitality sector is experiencing a modest improvement in sentiment as the peak travel season begins, but…
Greens Urge Merz To Boost Ukraine Aid
A group of Green Party members of the German Bundestag have formally urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to increase…
Budget Boom: Germany’s Economy to Get a Much-Needed Boost?
Economic Boost Expected from Germany’s New Federal Government Budget The German economy could receive a significant boost from…
Parliament Passes Multi-Billion Euro Investment Boost
German Parliament Approves Investment Program, Lifting Corporate Tax and Expanding Depreciation The German parliament, the Bundestag, has approved…
CDU Leader Demands Electricity Tax Cut to Spark Economic Boost!
Germany’s CDU Party Urges Immediate Reduction of Electricity Tax for All Citizens and Businesses The Christian Democratic Union…
Berlin’s 5 Billion Euro Boost to Arrive in 2028!
According to reports from the German publication Welt and Business Insider, the federal government has outlined a plan…
A Tepid Boost, But Still Off Track
Germany’s Companies to Focus on Climate Protection, but Pace Remains a Concern According to a recent survey by…
Federal Commissioner Demands Urgent Reform and Equipment Boost
A German Defense Official Urges Faster Military Modernization The German Bundestag’s Defense Commissioner, Henning Otte, has called for…
Not a Pension Heist, But a Boost for Skilled Workers!
In a recent controversy, the General Secretary of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Carsten Linnemann, has disputed statements…
Germany to Unleash 48 Billion Euro Business Boost?
Germany’s Finance Minister Pushes for Business Tax Relief Germany’s finance minister, Lars Klingbeil, is accelerating the passage of…
German Parties to Cash in on Big State Subsidy Boost!
Germany’s Political Parties to Receive Increased State Funding in 2025 According to a report by the German newspaper…
Germany’s Economic Chief Demands a Bolder Tax Cut to Boost Growth
German business politician Christian Freiherr von Stetten has expressed concerns over the planned reduction of the corporate tax…
CDU Aims to Boost Ground Presence in Germany Ahead of Key State Elections
The CDU plans to increase its presence in the coming years. This was stated by Carsten Linnemann, the…
EU Considers Secondary Tariffs on Russia Imports to Boost Sanctions Pressure
The European Union is considering stricter sanctions and secondary tariffs, following the example of the United States, against…
Reserve Officers Deployed to Boost Efforts
Andreas Roßkopf, the president of the Federal Police in the German Police Union (GdP), has expressed concerns about…
Klingbeil: Sick & Nursing Insurance to Get Federal Cash Boost
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has announced “fundamental and bold” structural reforms of the social insurance systems. However, the…
Culture Minister Weimer Seeks Private Investments to Boost German Film Industry
Kulturstaatsminister Wolfram Weimer (independent) aims to stimulate the German film industry. “We are currently facing significant economic problems…
Health Minister Calls for Massive Budget Boost to Save Nursing Care Insurance from Collapse
Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken is calling for a billion-dollar sum from the federal budget to stabilize the nursing insurance,…
More Work Won’t Boost German Prosperity
Alexander Herzog-Stein, an expert in labor markets, has contradicted statements made by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) that…
New German Minister of Economics Promises Investment Boost, Bureaucratic Reform and Free Trade Talks
Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Katharina Reiche (CDU) is planning to introduce a range of measures to revitalize the stagnant German economy.…
Dax Soars: Trump-EU Trade Rapprochement Hopes Boost European Markets
On Thursday, the Dax experienced significant growth. At the Xetra trading close, the index was calculated at 23,352.69…
Gesamtmetall Calls for Immediate Tax Reductions to Boost Competitiveness
Stefan Wolf, President of the Association of the German Metal and Electrical Industry Gesamtmetall, urges the newly appointed…
SPD’s Bärbel Bas Proposes Double Budget for 2025/26 to Boost Economy and Create Job Security
Former German Bundestag President Bärbel Bas (SPD) has proposed a dual budget for 2025/2026 and a later start…
Tax Workers’ Union Suggests Cash Register Ticket Lotteries to Boost Tax Honesty
The President of the German Tax Workers’ Union, Florian Köbler, has proposed the introduction of a lottery with…
CDU Lower Saxony Urges Merz to Boost Ties with Federal States
Niedersachsens CDU-Landesvorsitzender Sebastian Lechner has recommended that the newly designated Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) intensively engage with…
Lederer: Weimer Must Boost Cultural Infrastructure Amidst Cultural Battles Warning
Berlin’s former Culture Senator Klaus Lederer has warned the newly appointed Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer of a potential…
AGJ Calls for Political Course Correction to Boost Youth Participation and Welfare
The Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Kinder- und Jugendhilfe (AGJ) is calling for a political course correction in Germany to increase…
Cashless Mini-Supermarkets to Boost Rural Provision
The retail trade in North Rhine-Westphalia is calling for the creation of uniform regulations for automated stores across…
Arms Spending: The Capital Lobby’s Deceptive Economic Boost
The economy’s profit motive drives the lobbying industry to spread misinformation about the benefits of increased military spending.…
A Boost for Domestic Industry?
The Ministry of Industry and Trade is planning to restrict parallel imports in favor of Russian goods, according…
China Warns Trump’s Trillion-Dollar Pentagon Boost Threatens Global Stability
US President Donald Trump recently announced a proposed increase in the Defense Department’s budget to one trillion dollars.…
Russia, Argentina to Boost Trade with National Currency and Explore Hydropower, Lithium Mining
Despite the global trade crisis and a decline in trade between Russia and Argentina, there are still prospects…
Vienna’s Muslim Mayor Candidate and Ramadan Official Holiday Aim to Boost Political Representation
Sali Attia, a Muslim woman, is running as the candidate for the small party SÖZ to become the…
No Bailout for Ukraine as National Council Rejects Aid Boost
The National Council has rejected a proposal to increase financial support for Ukraine. On Wednesday, two motions from…
DAX Soars to New Heights as Investors Await German Government’s Economic Boost
The German Dax index closed the week with a gain. At the Xetra trading close, the index was…
Former Defense Official’s Bold Plan to Boost Troop Strength and Security
A leading figure in the German Society for Security Policy, Hans-Peter Bartels, is urging the reactivation of the…
Economists’ Proposal for a Military and Infrastructure Boost
A proposal by several economists for the German government’s exploratory talks with the Union and SPD parties to…