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The Germans face a wave of debt due to high consumer prices
Berlin The federal government fears that the economic situation of private households could deteriorate significantly in view of the high inflation. “The increased prices pose serious problems for many people,”…
Germans face a wave of debt due to high consumer prices
Berlin The federal government fears that the economic situation of private households could deteriorate significantly in view of the high inflation. “The increased prices pose serious problems for many people,”…
SPD-Left and FDP want to permanently relieve gastronomy
Beer garden in the English Garden in Munich Dehoga fears that the company will die if the VAT rate is increased again. (Photo: picture alliance / SVEN SIMON) Berlin In…
From when you start working into your own pocket
Taxpayer Memorial Day Even the taxpayers’ association does not deny that the payments are offset by state benefits. (Photo: Maskot/Getty Images) Berlin On Wednesday morning at 5.12 a.m. the time…
The family entrepreneurs fear the flat tax reform
Berlin Carsten Linnemann has a few laughs on his side. “Thank you for the nice reception – despite the debates about our new basic program,” said the head of the…
Economy: Institute: German economy will shrink in 2023
Shopping street in Stralsund Because private consumption has not yet supported the economy, the institutes expect a recession in 2023. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Two leading German economic research institutes expect…
Return to 2% level will ‘take quite a while’
Marcus Brunnermeier The economist is of the opinion that Germany’s ecological restructuring will drive inflation even further. (Photo: IMAGO/Christian Spicker) Markus Brunnermeier is currently in Japan for research purposes: There…
Germany’s exports to China continue to collapse
Berlin, Beijing The end of the strict zero-Covid policy in China in December 2022 was celebrated not only by the local population. German export companies also hoped for better business.…
Economists warn of the consequences of the AfD survey high
Berlin The latest polls by the AfD are causing unrest among economists and in business. “A shift to the right also causes economic damage and costs prosperity,” said Marcel Fratzscher,…
Demographic change: How investors can benefit
Trend topic aging population Certain industries could benefit greatly from demographic change – an opportunity for trend investors? (Photo: IMAGO / Shotshop) Frankfurt Very few trends can be predicted. But…
Younger population pays off
Pensioner In Austria, old-age pensions are on average 55 percent higher than in Germany. Berlin In pension debates, Austria is often cited as a shining example for Germany, because pensions…
“That could frustrate many people” – displeasure with the federal-state agreement on refugees
Berlin The federal and state governments have drawn some heavy criticism with their decisions on financing refugee costs. The decision “means failure because it is neither financially sufficient nor does…
“Unworthy bargaining” – What the dispute over the refugee costs is about
Berlin The numbers speak for themselves: far more people sought refuge in Germany last year than in the peak year of the refugee crisis in 2015. According to the Federal…
States are on a confrontational course with the federal government
Berlin Shortly before the refugee summit in the Chancellery, the 16 federal states agreed on their own concept for future refugee financing. In it they call for a per capita…
States are on a confrontational course with the federal government
Berlin Shortly before the refugee summit in the Chancellery, the 16 federal states agreed on their own concept for future refugee financing. In it they call for a per capita…
German economy stagnates in the first quarter
Container terminals in the port of Hamburg The Federal Statistical Office spoke of “positive impulses” for the economy through exports. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The German economy narrowly avoided a winter…
Habeck expects a gradual economic recovery – forecast for 2023 raised
Berlin Robert Habeck swears by unity. The Federal Minister of Economics spoke of a “great joint effort” when presenting the Federal Government’s new economic forecast on Wednesday. Habeck is now…
Habeck expects a gradual economic recovery – forecast for 2023 raised
Berlin Robert Habeck swears by unity. The Federal Minister of Economics spoke of a “great joint effort” when presenting the Federal Government’s new economic forecast on Wednesday. Habeck is now…
What the Viessmann deal means for consumers
Viessmann heating Sales at Viessmann also include the classic business with gas heating systems. (Photo: IMAGO/Wolfgang Maria Weber) Brussels, Berlin The growing heat pump market is attracting new players. The…
A higher disability pension reduces the risk of poverty only slightly
Berlin The reform of disability pensions decided by the traffic light coalition will noticeably reduce the risk of poverty for those affected. However, despite additional billions, it is still almost…