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Germany pension, social welfare & care reform updates

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Latest: Germany pension reform debate intensifies over early retirement costs

Germany continues to navigate extensive social security and pension reforms amid demographic shifts. Following the July 2026 replacement of ‘Bürgergeld’ with ‘Grundsicherung’, approximately 4.9 million people are eligibl

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German packaging and sugar tax implementation

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Latest: Germany political debate intensifies over plastic tax and climate levies

In late 2026, the city of Potsdam implemented a municipal tax on single-use takeaway packaging, including a 50-cent tax on cups and containers and a 20-cent tax on cutlery. The measure, intended to reduce waste and offse

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German labor regulations, minimum wage, and social security

29 clusters · 133 sources · last updated

Latest: Germany to increase minimum wage and minijob earnings limit in 2027

As Germany prepares for 2027, significant regulatory shifts in labor and social security are being finalized. The statutory minimum wage is scheduled to rise from €13.90 to €14.60 per hour on January 1, 2027, following a

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German tax administration backlogs and staff shortages

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Latest: Germany faces tax administration staffing shortages despite high personnel levels

German tax administrations are experiencing significant operational challenges characterized by staff shortages and growing backlogs. In Bavaria, data from the Ministry of Finance indicates approximately 335,340 ongoing

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Baden-Württemberg state fiscal and environmental management

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Latest: Baden-Württemberg proposes 72 billion euro budget for 2027

The German state of Baden-Württemberg has engaged in significant financial activities involving both environmental financing and broader budgetary planning. In late September, the state issued a 600 million euro green b

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