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Economist Praises Klingbeil Reform Plans Amid Political Praise
Gabriel Felbermayr, an economist and director of the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO), praised Vice Chancellor Lars…
Klingbeil Proposes New Model to Replace German Married Couple Tax Split
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has proposed a new system to replace the traditional “marital split” (“Ehegattensplitting”). In…
SPD Warns Union After Klingbeil Reform Speech Calls for Compromise
After SPD leader and finance minister Lars Klingbeil’s reform proposal, the Social Democrats urged the Union to demonstrate a…
Klingbeil Shifts Retirement Plan to Rely More on Contribution Years
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD said on Wednesday during a policy speech at the Bertelsmann Foundation…
Koch Demands Merz, Klingbeil, Bas Steer Politicians Into Reform Risk
Roland Koch (CDU) has called on Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and the SPD leaders Lars Klingbeil and Bärbel Bas to be ready…
Juso Leaders Demand Office Split for Bas and Klingbeil Amid Growing Calls for Accountability
Following the remarks of Juso federal chair Philipp Türmer, state chairpersons are now demanding clear personnel and substantive…
Kurt Beck Urges SPD to Oust Klingbeil and Bas After Election Blunders
Former SPD chairman Kurt Beck has warned against removing the party’s current leaders, Lars Klingbeil and Bärbel Bas, after recent electoral…
Lars Klingbeil Eyes Luxembourg-Style Fuel Price Caps Amid Iran War Fueled Rise
SPD leader Lars Klingbeil said he will look at how Luxembourg is handling fuel‑price rises caused by the war…
SPD Signals Hard Negotiations Over Income Tax Reform as Klingbeil Sets Central Condition for Union Talks
Lars Klingbeil, the leader of the SPD, said that a comprehensive income‑tax reform must be a core condition in…
Klingbeil and Bas Vow to Stay Amid SPD Fallout Over Rhineland‑Palatinate Election
Following the SPD’s disappointing result in Rhineland‑Palatinate, party leaders Lars Klingbeil and Bärbel Bas have made it clear they intend…
Calls Surge for SPD Leaders Klingbeil and Bas to Resign After Rhineland‑Palatinate Election Defeat
Calls for the resignation of SPD leaders Lars Klingbeil and Bärbel Bas grew louder after the party’s disastrous result in…
Klingbeil Looks to Impose Super‑Profit Tax on Oil Giants to Tackle Crisis Profits
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) is reportedly examining the possibility of introducing a “super‑profit tax” on the crisis…
Klingbeil Open to Lowering Cost Cap for Retirement Savings Ahead of Bundestag Hearing
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has shown, ahead of the Bundestag hearing, that he is open to adjustments for the…
Klingbeil Keeps VAT Raise on the Table as Deficit Grows
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD made clear that he would not disclose whether the black‑red coalition…
Klingbeil Tightens Market Watch Amid Middle East War Unrest
Due to turmoil in international financial and commodity markets sparked by the Middle‑East conflict, German Finance Minister Lars…
Klingbeil Adviser Mourns Economist Ulrike Malmendier’s Departure
Jens Südekum, adviser to Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD, expressed his regret that economist Ulrike Malmendier’s contract will…
Klingbeil Advisor Warns of Investment Stagnation Despite New Special Fund
Despite the new Special Fund for Infrastructure and Climate Neutrality (SVIK), economist Jens Südekum warns of a long‑term stagnation…
Klingbeil Declines Plan for European Eurobonds
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has firmly rejected the idea of eurobonds. In an interview with the “Frankfurter Allgemeine…
Klingbeil Sets Sights on Closing Inheritance Tax Injustice Gap with Massive Reform
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has unveiled a broad reform package for the current fiscal year aimed at closing…
Klingbeil Says US Trade War Continues Despite Supreme Court Ruling
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) does not expect the Supreme Court’s customs ruling to permanently ease the trade dispute…
Klingbeil to Unveil Plan to Cut Income Tax for Small and Middle Earners
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD is reportedly working on a plan to reduce income tax for low‑to‑middle‑income…
Klingbeil Warns Against Naivety in German‑US Relations After Munich Security Conference
Following the Munich Security Conference, Vice‑Chancellor Lars Klingbeil (SPD) warned that the German‑American relationship remains under pressure. “Foreign…
Germany’s SPD Urges Social Media Ban for Under‑14s Backed by Vice Chancellor Klingbeil
Vice‑Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has backed the demands of the SPD parliamentary group to ban social‑media use…
Klingbeil Vows Stronger Ties With Global South, Citing Shared Values With UK Canada New Zealand And Australia
Deputy Chancellor and Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil stressed the need for a tighter partnership with nations in the…
Klingbeil Unveils Ten Point Plan to Drive EU Capital Market Union
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) announced that he will launch a new initiative aimed at advancing the European Capital Market Union.…
Klingbeil Urges Germany to Overhaul Its Economy to Drive Growth and Sustainability
The federal finance minister demanded fundamental reforms in Germany, declaring that “we need structural reforms”. He spoke to…
Klingbeil Calls for Strict Savings Ahead of 2027 Budget
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) is urging his cabinet colleagues to adopt a stringent savings agenda.This was revealed in the…
Lars Klingbeil Urges ‘Two‑Speed EU’ to Adapt Quickly to Rising Geopolitical Turbulence
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, a member of the Social Democratic Party, urged swift changes within the European Union…
US Embassy Warns Klingbeil Over New Streaming Law Amid Coalition Dispute Over Foreign Services
In the governing coalition there is deep disagreement over how to handle foreign streaming platforms, especially those from…
Staffler Blames Klingbeil for Rising Nursing Home Co‑Payments
Katrin Staffler, the Federal Government’s nursing care commissioner from the CSU, said that the rising out‑of‑pocket share for…
Klingbeil Calls for German‑French Nuclear Security Talks with France
Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) called for German‑French discussions on nuclear protection for Europe. In an…
Klingbeil Seeks Labor Union Business Alliance
The German government, spearheaded by Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), is initiating a…
Klingbeil Eyes Memorable Moments at 2026 World Cup
The outgoing year has prompted significant introspection within Germany’s ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD), with leading figures acknowledging…
Klingbeil Urges Swift Budget Cuts
Preparations for the 2027 German federal budget are already in full swing, significantly ahead of the official launch…
Spahn Slams Klingbeil Over Tax Debate
A simmering political standoff is threatening to derail planned tax relief measures aimed at commuters and the hospitality…
Klingbeil Oversees Special Fund Ministries
A growing concern over potential misuse of substantial government funds has prompted a direct intervention from German Finance…
Klingbeil Confident of Union Support for Judge
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) anticipates a favorable outcome regarding the upcoming Federal Constitutional Court judge election, with…
Klingbeil Urges Flexibility on Welfare Reform
Germany’s Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has urged a pragmatic approach to ongoing discussions surrounding reforms to the nation’s…
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…
Klingbeil Vows Crackdown On Welfare And Tax Fraud
Germany is set to intensify its efforts to combat welfare and tax fraud, according to statements made by…
Klingbeil Disputes Klöckner’s Media Comparison
The leader of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has expressed surprise at recent statements made by…
Klingbeil Accuses Union Over Tax Dispute
Germany’s Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has responded to criticism from opposition parties regarding his recent statements on potential…
Klingbeil Backs Merz Push Ahead of Trump-Putin Talks
Germany’s Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has voiced strong support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s diplomatic initiative…
Klingbeil Reviews First 100 Days
The German government’s first hundred days have been marked by intensive activity and significant achievements, according to Vice…
Klingbeil Defends Aid for Ukrainian Refugees
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has dismissed calls from CSU leader Markus Söder to abolish welfare benefits, known as…
Klingbeil Faces Booking Trick Accusations
The Institute for Economic Research (IW) has issued a critical assessment of the budgetary plans presented by Federal…
Klingbeil Slams Reiches Pension Plan
Senior Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has strongly criticized a recent proposal by Economics Minister Katarina…
Klingbeil Demands New Constitutional Court Vote
The parliamentary leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and Vice Chancellor, Lars Klingbeil, reaffirmed his commitment to…
Söder Praises Klingbeil Despite Court Dispute
Despite recent difficulties surrounding the failed election for the Federal Constitutional Court, the leader of the Christian Social…
Klingbeil Urges SPD to Embrace Bold Vision
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is initiating a renewed focus on long-term vision, according to party leader Lars…
Klingbeil Presents 100 Billion Euro Plan for State Investments
Starting in 2026, German federal states will be required to provide the federal government with annual reports detailing…
BUDGET BOMBSHELL: Finance Minister Klingbeil to Confront Cabinet in Personal Talks
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, also the leader of the Social Democratic Party, has announced individual talks with the…
Eichel Gives Klingbeil a Vote of Confidence for the Chancellery
Ex-Finanz Minister Hans Eichel Praises Successor Lars Klingbeil’s Chances of Becoming Chancellor In a recent interview with the…
Klingbeil: Ministries Must Slash Budgets for 2025
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD is calling for all departments to submit budget cuts for the 2025…
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…
Bas hints at interest in SPD party chairmanship alongside Klingbeil
Bundesarbeitsministerin Bärbel Bas has hinted at her interest in running for the SPD presidency alongside party chief Lars…
Klingbeil warns coalition reputation hit after Merz’s defeat
Lars Klingbeil, the new Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister from the SPD, expressed concern that Friedrich Merz’s loss…
Eichel Endorses Klingbeil for Finance Minister Role, Urges Responsible Use of 500-Billion-Euro Fund
Former German Finance Minister Hans Eichel (SPD) has advised his likely successor, Lars Klingbeil, to handle the 500…
Klingbeil slams SPD debate on Esken’s ministerial role as ’embarrassing’
SPD President Lars Klingbeil criticizes internal debate over Co-President Saskia Esken’s ministerial suitability as “embarrassing.” In an interview…
SPD’s Klingbeil: Ban the AfD for Democracy’s Sake
The head of the SPD and designated vice chancellor, Lars Klingbeil, has announced that the new federal government…
Klingbeil Set to Lead New German Government as Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor
Matthias Miersch, the General Secretary of the SPD, has confirmed that Lars Klingbeil will be appointed as the…
Klingbeil to Seize Power in Party’s Darkest Hour?
German Social Democratic Party’s (SPD) leader Lars Klingbeil is set to take on the additional role of chairing…
Klingbeil droht mit schnellem Handeln!
A top official of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, Lars Klingbeil, has outlined a set of economic…
SPD Chief Klingbeil Exposes Green Party’s Secret Affair with CDU’s Merz!
German Social Democratic Party (SPD) leader Lars Klingbeil has criticized the Greens for being too close to CDU…
BOMBSHELL: Grüne’s Shocking Counterattack Against Klingbeil Exposed!
The Greens have rejected the accusation by SPD chief Lars Klingbeil that they want to become junior partners…