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Germany disability benefits, tax, and legal trends

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Latest: Germany expands EUTB legal support for people with disabilities

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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Gender pension gap & pay transparency in Austria, Germany

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Latest: Daimler Truck ordered to pay 210,000 euros in gender pay gap ruling

Discussions regarding the gender pension gap and retiree poverty in Austria and Germany have intensified in August 2026. In Germany, structural disparities persist; data shows that after 45 years of insurance, 53% of wom

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