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Marcel Fratzscher
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Germany housing crisis: Rising rents and regulatory debate
41 clusters · 167 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany housing allowance rules and upcoming reforms
The German housing crisis has intensified, evolving from a structural deficit into a widespread social and economic strain. By September 2026, the German Tenants' Association (DMB) reported that over 52 percent of the po
Germany labor market and demographic shifts
37 clusters · 214 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany faces rising emigration and business challenges
Germany faces intensifying demographic and labor challenges. While the working-age population is projected to shrink by 4.7 percent by 2045, the skilled worker deficit is expected to nearly double from 370,000 in 2025 to
German infrastructure and fiscal pressures for 2027
9 clusters · 48 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany: Economic pressures and rising costs expected in 2027
Germany faces a massive investment requirement to maintain economic competitiveness. A study by PwC, Strategy&, and the Handelsblatt Research Institute indicates a total need of approximately 1.9 trillion euros over the
Long-term care assessment and eligibility in Germany and AT
3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany faces rising pressure on home care and family caregivers
In Germany and Austria, discussions regarding the transparency and accessibility of medical assessments for care and disability benefits have emerged. The German Federal Cabinet approved a draft for the Care Reorganizati
German inheritance, property law & tax trends
30 clusters · 137 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany anticipates Federal Constitutional Court ruling on inheritance tax
In October 2026, the German Federal Constitutional Court commenced hearings regarding inheritance tax, addressing two primary legal challenges. The first involves a motion from Bavaria, which argues that the federal gove
Global gender equality and wage disparity studies
2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated
Latest: Gender equality reports highlight wage gaps and perception disparities
Recent reports and expert analyses have highlighted persistent disparities in gender equality across various regions, focusing on wage gaps and professional perceptions. In Switzerland, an expert report commissioned by
Socioeconomic inequality in Germany
2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany faces high societal costs due to childhood deprivation
Reports indicate significant disparities in financial security and social outcomes within Germany, driven by gender, social background, and childhood deprivation. In Brandenburg, research shows that while the hourly gen
German government fuel price relief measures
9 clusters · 184 sources · last updated
Latest: Germany considers new aid to combat high fuel prices
As of October 1, 2026, the German government implemented a three-month fuel tax relief program. Following approval by the Bundestag and Bundesrat, the measure reduces the energy tax on gasoline and diesel by approximatel
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