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CSU Leader Open to Across-the-Board Subsidy Cuts for Bavarian Government Savings

Dawn Amber — Mon, 18 May 2026 03:27:04 +0000

Klaus Holetschek, the chairman of the CSU faction in the Bavarian State Parliament, indicated openness to implementing broad…

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Economist Demands Return of Housing Subsidy for Stalled German Construction Market

Sean Prescott — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:36:04 +0000

Considering the years of stagnation in new construction across Germany, housing and economics expert Matthias Günther, from the…

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Koch and Steinbrück Demand Subsidy Cuts Using the Lawn Mower Method

Chloe Price — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:39:10 +0000

Speaking before the Coalition Committee, former state premiers Roland Koch (CDU) and Peer Steinbrück (SPD) are urging their…

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Greens Slams Spahn’s Subsidy Cuts Plan Demands Stronger Government Leadership

Dawn Amber — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:40:04 +0000

Franziska Brantner, the Green party’s leader, sharply criticized the proposal by CDU faction boss Jens Spahn, who suggested…

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SPD Slams Merz Over Hike Costs for Commuter Subsidy

Trevor Yard — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:43:04 +0000

The SPD has responded critically to Friedrich Merz’s (CDU) suggestions regarding an increase in the commuter allowance, particularly…

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Top Economist Peter Bofinger Calls for New Fuel Subsidy Amid Skyrocketing Energy Prices

Trevor Yard — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:46:04 +0000

Former economist Peter Bofinger argues that the state should intervene in the energy market as prices rise sharply. He…

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Fuel Subsidy Would Mainly Alleviate Burden of High Earners, RWTH Study Reveals

Trevor Yard — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:33:05 +0000

A short study from the Chair of Energy System Economics at RWTH Aachen-presented by the researchers on Saturday-shows…

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German Minister Katherina Reiche Says Heat Pump Subsidy Likely to Continue After 2029

Frank Bowers — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:38:04 +0000

Germany’s economy minister, Katherina Reiche of the CDU, made it clear that state subsidies for heat pumps will not…

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Greens Blast Minister Reiche’s Gas Subsidy Plan as “Total Madness”

Dawn Amber — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:22:04 +0000

The Greens sharply rejected Economy Minister Katherina Reiche’s (CDU) push to expand gas subsidies in Germany.In a statement…

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German Car Dealerships Fear Revenue Loss in 2026 Despite New EV Subsidy 42 Percent Expect Decline While 20 Percent Hope for Improvement

Sean Prescott — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:18:06 +0000

Despite the electric‑vehicle subsidy that began at the turn of the year, German car dealers remain largely pessimistic…

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SPD Opposes Reich’s Solar Subsidy Cuts

Dawn Amber — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:25:04 +0000

The SPD parliamentary group has signalled its opposition to Federal Minister of Economics Katharina Reiche’s (CDU) plans to…

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Federal Government Lacks Data on Overdue Child Support Payments as States Pour Billions into Subsidy

Frank Bowers — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:43:04 +0000

The federal government and the states are injecting billions of euros into the child‑support advance scheme, but the…

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Utilities Target Heat Pump Subsidy Cut in New District Heating Zones

Trevor Yard — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:48:03 +0000

In cities, municipalities, and various sectors of the economy, concerns are growing that too few customers will opt…

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German Environment Minister Warns of New Heating Law Chaos as Climate Minister Urges Swift Reform and Subsidy Fixes

Victoria Chase — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:07:05 +0000

Climate‑protection minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) urged a swift agreement on new rules for heating‑system replacements and called for corrections…

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Half of Germany’s Citizens Call Electric Car Subsidy Unfair

Frank Bowers — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:26:04 +0000

When asked whether introducing the subsidy is a sensible measure, 40 % answered positively, whereas 44 % disagreed. The public…

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German Federal Government Launches New Electric Car Subsidy

Victoria Chase — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:59:04 +0000

The income ceiling for eligibility is set at €80,000 of taxable household annual income, rising by €5,000 for…

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City Leaders Demand Ticket Subsidy Boost

Victoria Chase — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:21:04 +0000

As discussions intensify ahead of a key Federal Council meeting, the German Association of Cities (Deutscher Städtetag) is…

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Solar Growth Threatened By Subsidy Halt

Sean Prescott — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:09:04 +0000

A leading German energy politician has cautioned that ending feed-in tariffs for new solar installations could significantly hinder…

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German Parties to Cash in on Big State Subsidy Boost!

Sean Prescott — Wed, 28 May 2025 22:19:03 +0000

Germany’s Political Parties to Receive Increased State Funding in 2025 According to a report by the German newspaper…

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BOMBSHELL: German Government Subsidy for Azubis Driving License Stuns Nation!

Chloe Price — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 23:37:04 +0000

Robert Habeck, the Green candidate for Chancellor, is demanding a state subsidy for apprentices who cannot afford a…

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Furious Green Minister Slams Electric Car Subsidy!

Dawn Amber — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:14:02 +0000

Baden-Württemberg’s Finance Minister, Danyal Bayaz (Greens), has spoken out against a purchase premium for e-cars. “These are economic…

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