- 8h ago
German cabinet agrees parental allowance reform, with the Bundestag to decide next
The federal cabinet agreed a draft law that raises payments for the first four months of parental allowance to 80% of pre-birth net pay. The Bundestag must now debate the reform, which is planned to take effect in November 2027.
- Oct 7
Merz insists on German welfare reform timetable as coalition talks resume in Berlin
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opened coalition talks on Wednesday to defend a package of pension, healthcare, and tax reforms following state election losses for both governing parties.
- Sep 5
Volkswagen approves restructuring plan to cut 100,000 jobs and phase out vehicle output at four German plants
The German automaker will eliminate approximately 100,000 positions globally and end car assembly across four domestic factories by 2034, reallocating vehicle lines to Central European plants.
