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Germany pension, social welfare & care reform updates

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Latest: Germany projects 4.4 percent pension increase for 2027

Germany continues to navigate extensive social security and pension reforms amid demographic shifts and political friction. Significant welfare changes took effect on July 1, 2026, as ‘Bürgergeld’ was replaced by a new ‘

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Germany disability benefits, tax, and legal trends

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Latest: Germany social benefits: Broadcasting fee exemptions and 2027 rate uncertainty

Since July 2026, Germany’s Grad der Behinderung (GdB) scale has linked disability grades to tiered benefits. A GdB ≥ 50 grants broadcasting-fee exemptions, free public transport, extra vacation, tax relief, and employmen

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