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German Institute for Economic Research
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Germany pension reform debate and economic insecurity
4 clusters · 48 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany pension reform sparks political conflict over early retirement
Financial pressure on German households is intensifying due to stagnant wages and rising living costs. A March 2026 survey found that 27% of households have no savings, with 47% citing low income as the primary barrier.
German labor market demographic shifts
2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated
Latest: Eastern Germany faces significant labor shortages
Germany is experiencing complex shifts in its labor market characterized by both precarious employment for migrants and a potential loss of skilled domestic workers. Data indicates that 32.2% of foreign full-time employe
German church membership decline and tax revenue trends
3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated
Latest: German churches see rising revenues despite mass exodus of believers
Religious institutions in Germany are facing a significant decline in membership. In Bavaria, Catholic and Protestant churches reported losses of over 81,000 and 42,000 members respectively within a single year, leading