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Income
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Retirement Income Tax Threat Looms
Concerns are mounting regarding the planned “Aktivrente” (active retirement) scheme, set to take effect on January 1, 2026,…
September 30, 2025
CDU Demands Citizen Income Reform
Several prominent figures within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) are expressing strong expectations for Chancellor Friedrich Merz as…
September 26, 2025
Pensioners Income Boost Planned
A proposal is gaining traction within Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to enhance the appeal of the planned…
September 26, 2025
Energy Bills Outpace Basic Income Payments
A recent calculation by comparison portal Verivox indicates that the citizen’s allowance (Bürgergeld) may not adequately cover average…
September 14, 2025
Left Party Calls for End to GKV Income Cap
The debate surrounding proposed increases to assessment limits for pension, long-term care and health insurance contributions has intensified,…
September 7, 2025
German Minister Predicts Citizen Income Reform Soon
Germany is poised for revisions to its citizen’s allowance, known as the “Bürgergeld”, with proposals expected soon from…
September 4, 2025
Union Leader Demands Tougher Rules For Basic Income
Ahead of a closed-door meeting between the parliamentary group leaders of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Social…
August 28, 2025
Students Spend Half of Income on Rent
New data released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reveals a significant disparity in housing costs between students,…
August 27, 2025
Germans Want Simple Digital View of Retirement Income
A recent survey indicates significant public desire for increased digitization and simplification of Germany’s retirement and pension systems.…
August 21, 2025
Income Inequality Fuels Education Concerns
As several German states begin the new school year, the Social Association of Germany (SoVD) is advocating for…
August 10, 2025
Germany Defends Basic Income Amidst Criticism
The governing coalition’s citizen’s allowance program has faced persistent scrutiny, particularly from opposition parties, prompting a robust defense…
July 24, 2025
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…
July 23, 2025
More Pensioners Relying on Basic Income
A growing number of retirees in Germany are increasingly reliant on basic social security benefits, according to recent…
July 8, 2025
Record Spending on Citizen’s Income Hits 46.7 Billion Euros: CDU Calls for Abolition
The costs of citizens receiving unemployment benefits have reached a record high of 46.7 billion euros last year.…
April 28, 2025
Germany’s Employees Face Sudden Income Squeeze in 2025
A new analysis by Datev, a German software company, suggests that many employees in Germany will see a…
February 28, 2025
IG Metall Blasts ‘Forced Work’ in Basic Income Plan
The head of the Social Committee at the IG Metall union, Hans-Jürgen Urban, has sharply criticized the debate…
January 24, 2025