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SPD Blocks Nursing Level 1 Cuts
Lawmakers have dismissed proposals to eliminate the initial level of care assistance, reaffirming a commitment to maintaining existing…
Lufthansa Cuts 4000 Jobs by 2030
Lufthansa Group announced plans Monday to reduce its workforce by 4,000 employees by the end of the decade.…
Care Cuts Threaten Vulnerable
Concerns are mounting across Germany over potential government plans to eliminate Pflegegrad 1, the lowest level of care…
Care Cuts Loom Amid Funding Gap
A potential reform of Germany’s statutory care insurance system is under discussion within the federal government, driven by…
Public Backs Civil Servant Privilege Cuts
A recent Allensbach Institute study, commissioned by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, reveals a complex public perception of the…
Job Cuts Loom for German Firms
German businesses are increasingly factoring in leaner staffing models, according to a recent survey released Friday by the…
SPD Rejects Health Insurer Cuts
A leading figure within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has cautioned against cuts to healthcare services as a…
Germany Debates Auto Industry Aid After Job Cuts
The announcement by automotive supplier Bosch regarding the planned reduction of 13,000 jobs has prompted calls for increased…
Bosch Cuts 13000 Jobs
Bosch, the technology and engineering giant, announced on Thursday plans to eliminate an additional 13,000 positions globally. The…
Bosch Plans Major Job Cuts
Bosch, a leading global automotive supplier and technology company, is reportedly planning a significant reduction in its workforce,…
SPD Defends Healthcare Cuts
Concerns are escalating in Germany regarding potential adjustments to the statutory health insurance system, following comments from Health…
Germany Revamps Development Aid Amid Budget Cuts
Facing budget cuts, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development is undertaking significant structural reforms. Ministerin…
CDU Reform Call Avoids Drastic Cuts
A prominent voice within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has cautioned against overly dramatic rhetoric surrounding proposed social…
Union Flags Rail Cuts Risk
Concerns are escalating regarding the impending announcement of German rail reform, with the Transport and Railway Union (EVG)…
Germany Cuts Funding for Antisemitism
The German Minister of State for Culture and Media, Wolfram Weimer, is implementing measures to ensure public funding…
Civil Servants Warn Against Pension Cuts
The leadership of the German Civil Servants’ Association (DBB), Volker Geyer, has cautioned the current coalition government against…
Fed Cuts Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, announced a decision to raise its benchmark interest…
Aid Cuts Spark Outrage
Leading humanitarian organizations are expressing serious concerns over planned cuts to Germany’s international aid budget, warning of devastating…
Ford Cuts 1000 Cologne Jobs
Ford is implementing further cost-cutting measures at its Cologne, Germany manufacturing facility, resulting in the planned reduction of…
New ZF Leader Signals Deep Cuts
The automotive supplier ZF is facing a significant overhaul as Mathias Miedreich prepares to assume the role of…
Deutsche Post Chief Defends Job Cuts
Deutsche Post DHL’s board member responsible for the postal and parcel business in Germany, Nikola Hagleitner, has defended…
Solar Cuts Threaten Energy Transition
Consumer advocates are voicing concerns regarding a proposed policy change by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs…
Bahn Cuts Spark Outrage
Deutsche Bahn is considering a reduction in service and a significant increase in fares for its Intercity Express…
Bundesbank Signals No Further Rate Cuts
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has indicated there is currently no pressing need for the European Central Bank (ECB)…
Bahn Cuts Long Distance Travel Services
Reports have surfaced, based on an internal document from Deutsche Bahn (DB), indicating a significant restructuring of long-distance…
Stocks Surge Investors Eye Rate Cuts
U.S. stock markets exhibited significant gains on Thursday, buoyed by a series of factors. The Dow Jones Industrial…
SAP Faces Job Cuts Across Europe
Concerns have been raised by the European Works Council of SAP regarding the software giant’s recent plans to…
Benefit Cuts Possible for German Health Insurers
Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) has indicated that short-term adjustments to service offerings within Germany’s statutory health insurance…
Merkel Criticizes Merz Over Welfare Cuts
The association VdK has strongly criticized a recent call from CDU leader Friedrich Merz to reduce spending on…
AfD Seeks Cuts to Welfare and Foreign Aid
Following a budgetary review session of the German Bundestag’s Budget Committee concerning the 2025 federal budget, the Alternative…
German Grid Operator Warns of Autumn Power Cuts
The CEO of German transmission system operator Amprion, Christoph Müller, anticipates controlled load shedding and elevated electricity prices…
Aid Cuts Threaten Education For Six Million Children
A new analysis released Wednesday by UNICEF warns that approximately 6 million children risk losing access to education…
German Minister Vows Bureaucracy Cuts This Autumn
Germany is preparing a focused initiative to reduce bureaucratic processes, with Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger announcing concrete measures…
Wealthy to Fund Tax Cuts Says SPD Leader
The leader of the SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag, Matthias Miersch, has signaled a potential shift in…
Minister Defends “Bullshit” Remark Rejects Welfare Cuts
Germany’s Federal Minister for Social Affairs, Bärbel Bas, has defended her recent strong criticism of proposals to curtail…
Civil Service Cuts Plan Faces Union Backlash
The German Civil Service Federation has strongly reacted to a proposal from CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann to…
Employers Demand Social Security Spending Cuts
Germany’s leading employers’ association, Gesamtmetall, is urging the federal government to prevent further increases in social security contributions,…
Advisors Urge Wealthy to Back Welfare Cuts
A key advisory council to Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs has urged Minister Katherina Reiche to advocate…
Union Leader Rules Out Welfare Cuts
The head of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), Yasmin Fahimi, maintains that the German social welfare system…
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…
Klüssendorf Warns Against Welfare Cuts
Ahead of a joint strategy meeting of the governing coalition’s parliamentary group leaderships scheduled for Thursday and Friday…
Commerzbank Nears Deal on Job Cuts
Commerzbank is reportedly nearing an agreement with employee representatives regarding the implementation of its strategic restructuring plan. Management…
Söder Proposes Billions in Spending Cuts
A significant austerity package has been proposed by Markus Söder, leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU) and…
Benefits Cuts Proposed for Jobless Germans
Leading figures within the CDU/CSU and SPD are signaling a potential shift in approach to Germany’s “Bürgergeld” –…
SPD Leaders Warn Merz Against Welfare Cuts
Leading figures within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) are cautioning Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) against downplaying the strength…
SPD Demands Fair Cuts to National Budget
In ongoing discussions surrounding budgetary savings within the federal budget, Thorsten Rudolph, the SPD parliamentary group’s budget policy…
Powell Signals Rate Cuts Boosting US Stocks
U.S. equity markets experienced significant gains Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at 45,632 points, representing…
Aid Cuts Loom As Minister Cites Budget Constraints
Germany’s development aid faces reductions as the government implements austerity measures, prompting debate about prioritization and effectiveness. Development…
Greens Accuse Opposition of Tax Cuts For The Wealthy
Members of Germany’s Green Party are sharply criticizing the opposition CDU and its leadership, alleging policies favoring the…
Opposition Demands Cuts to Heat Pump Funding
A growing budgetary dispute is unfolding in Germany, with opposition parties demanding significant spending cuts as concerns mount…
Rail Cuts Family Discounts Quietly
Deutsche Bahn is undergoing personnel changes and facing continued criticism regarding the elimination of family reservations, while simultaneously…
Taxpayers’ Group Urges Cuts to Public Sector Jobs and Perks
The president of the German Taxpayers Association, Reiner Holznagel, has called on the federal and state governments to…
Defense Agency Backs Tax Cuts For Arms Industry
The President of the Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the German Armed Forces…
German Parties Oppose Welfare Benefit Cuts
Members of Germany’s governing coalition – the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Green Party – have publicly…
Expert Calls For Benefit Cuts To Save Pensions
A leading German economist, Veronika Grimm, has advocated for a reassessment of social security benefits in light of…
Minister Rejects Pension Cuts
The Federal Minister of Labor, Bärbel Bas, has firmly rejected any proposals to reduce the level of state…
Local Leaders Demand Welfare Cuts
Local government associations are expressing criticism regarding the federal government’s response to the growing deficits faced by municipalities…
Aid Group Slams Development Cuts
Significant cuts to development projects and humanitarian aid are drawing sharp criticism from Caritas International, a leading Catholic…
Aid Cuts Sting Development Minister
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development expressed concern over recent budget reductions, highlighting the challenges…
Aid Cuts Hurt World Need
The Director for Germany at the UN World Food Programme (WFP), Martin Frick, has voiced strong criticism regarding…
Germany Cuts Energy CO2 Emissions
Germany has seen a significant reduction in energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions across various sectors of the economy…
Job Cuts Slow Down
German businesses continue to reduce headcount, although the rate of job cuts has slowed compared to the previous…
Job Cuts Loom at DB Cargo
Concerns are mounting over potential job losses within DB Cargo, Germany’s largest freight rail operator, as two consulting…
Aid Cuts Threaten Global Response
Concerns are mounting within the German parliament regarding potential cuts to humanitarian aid as lawmakers scrutinize the upcoming…
Qatar Threatens Gas Cuts Over EU Climate Rules
Qatar has reportedly warned European nations that it may halt natural gas deliveries if the European Union does…
Government Cuts Healthcare Funding Significantly
Germany’s state financing of healthcare expenditures decreased significantly in 2023, a shift largely attributed to the winding down…
Berlin Universities Face Cuts Risking Research
Berlin’s institutions of higher education face significant budget cuts totaling over €140 million for the 2025 fiscal year,…
Rail Cuts Loom Without Track Pricing Reform
Germany’s national rail operator, Deutsche Bahn (DB), is warning of potential service cuts unless a reform of track…
Aid Cuts Draw Red Cross Fury
The German Red Cross (DRK) has voiced sharp criticism regarding proposed cuts to humanitarian aid measures. Christoph Johnen,…
Daimler Truck Presses On With Job Cuts
Daimler Truck’s Chairwoman, Karin Radström, is maintaining her plans for workforce reductions despite significant opposition from the company’s…
Charité Facing Study Spot Cuts
Berlin’s Charité, a renowned university hospital, is facing significant cuts to its study places across several key academic…
MHP Announces Job Cuts
MHP, the Porsche subsidiary specializing in IT consulting, is implementing workforce reductions as part of a broader company…
Mammography Screening Cuts Breast Cancer Deaths
A long-standing mammography screening program for women aged 50 to 69 is demonstrably reducing breast cancer mortality rates…
AOK Opposes Nursing Care Cuts
The head of the AOK Federal Association, Carola Reimann, has voiced strong opposition to potential benefit cuts within…
Aid Cuts Threaten Children’s Future
Children’s rights organization Terre des Hommes has voiced criticism of the German government’s disproportionate focus on military spending…
Aid Group Condemns Development Fund Cuts
Misereor Condemns Global Development Aid Cuts The Catholic aid organization Misereor has strongly criticized the worldwide reduction of…
Aid Cuts Threaten Vital Global Missions
Despite significant budget cuts impacting Germany’s development cooperation, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development aims to…
NASA’s Moon and Mars Plans in Jeopardy as Trump’s Budget Cuts Bite
NASA’s Interim Chief Janet Petro Defends Trump’s Space Budget Plans NASA’s interim chief, Janet Petro, has defended the…
Cuts in Aid Could Undo Global Progress, NGOs Warn
As the German government prepares to make a decision on its federal budget on Tuesday, a coalition of…
Abandoning Emissions Cuts, Targeting the Rich for Climate Levy
In a significant shift in the party’s climate policy, the Green party’s leadership is abandoning its restraint in…
Fed’s Rate Cut Outlook Sends US Stock Market into a Tizzy – Two Cuts Expected in 2023?
The US stock markets showed a mixed performance on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at…
RETIREMENT REVOLT: SPD Leader Exposes CDU’s “Pension Cuts” Plan!
A senior Social Democratic Party (SPD) official has refuted the comments made by the German Federal Minister of…
Left Party Pushes for VAT Cuts on Essentials
German lawmakers’ push for tax cuts on essential goods and public transport amid rising costs The Left Party…
Zelensky’s Warning: US Aid Cuts Could ‘Burst the Security of Any Country’
Ukraine’s President Warns of Grave Consequences if US Aid is Cut or Stopped In an interview with German…
VW’s Secret: Only 1,300 Severance Deals, Not 20,000 Job Cuts as Claimed?
Volkswagen’s Average Severance Package Lags Behind Maximum Sum, Report Says A recent report by the German news magazine…
Job Market Stabilizes, Rate Cuts on the Backburner?
US Job Market Remains Robust, Unemployment Rate Stabilizes at 4.2% The US Labor Department announced on Friday that…
States to Pay the Price for Tax Cuts?
Germany’s Minister-President Warns Against Federal Tax Cuts at the Expense of States Thuringia’s Minister-President, Mario Voigt of the…
Corporate Tax Cuts Won’t Save the Economy, But a Step Back in Civilization is Real
A top union official has expressed skepticism over the German government’s plan to reduce the corporate tax burden,…
‘Who Orders, Must Also Pay’ – States and Municipalities Demand Federal Government Bear the Cost of Commuter Allowance and Value-Added Tax Cuts
Germany’s Federal Government Faces Opposition Over Tax Cuts and Commuter Allowance The German federal government’s plans to increase…
LIDL’S SHOCKER: 35% Price Cuts Coming, Aldi in Trouble?
German discount retailer Lidl is set to significantly lower its prices, with individual items expected to be up…
IW Demands Radical Cuts to Avoid Contribution Hikes
IW Calls for Performance Cuts in Germany’s Statutory Health Insurance to Avoid Premium Hikes in 2026 The German…
Economist Sounds Alarm for Cost Cuts in Long-Term Care
Economist Warns of Insurance Premium Hikes, Calls for Cost Cuts in Healthcare A leading economist, Martin Werding, has…
Administration Expert Slams Job Cuts Plans by Schwarz-Rot Coalition
Jörg Bogumil, an expert in administration, criticizes the plans of the new federal government to reduce a certain…
More Investments or Budget Cuts?
Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has announced that he will bring a budget draft to the Bundestag…
Ford in Cologne hit by Strike Call over Job Cuts and Management Criticisms
The IG Metall has called for a strike at the Ford works in Cologne. The work stoppage is…
Minister Tightens Sanctions, Rejects Benefit Cuts Amidst Job Participation Push
The new Labor and Social Affairs Minister, Bärbel Bas, plans to “tighten” the sanctions in the Basic Security…
Berlin’s Cultural Senator Steps Down Over Budget Cuts, Citing Closure of Key Institutions
Berlin’s Cultural Senator Joe Chialo (CDU) Resigns. “Today, I have asked the Governing Mayor for the dismissal from…
WFP Warns of Catastrophic Consequences Due to Severe Aid Cuts
The World Food Programme (WFP) is concerned about the potential devastating consequences of cuts to humanitarian aid. The…
Job Cuts Slow Down Slightly in Germany, but Uncertainty Lingers
German companies continue to reduce jobs, albeit at a slower rate than in the previous month. The employment…
CDU Representative Announces Shocking Cuts in Health, Pensions and Care
In a podcast of the series Table Today, Thorsten Frei, the parliamentary leader of the CDU, announces cuts…