Tag: Martin Werding
Lohnt sich Arbeit noch? Wo CDU-Chef Merz recht hat – und wo nicht
Berlin Seit Arbeitsminister Hubertus Heil (SPD) Ende August eine Anhebung der Bürgergeld-Regelsätze um durchschnittlich zwölf Prozent zum Jahreswechsel angekündigt hat, läuft die Debatte darüber, ob sich Arbeit noch lohnt, in…
„Wir befinden uns an einem Kipp-Punkt“
Berlin Während die Bundesregierung noch über weitere Entlastungen für Unternehmen und Bürger diskutiert, droht schon der nächste Kostenschock. Grund ist ein milliardenschweres Defizit in der gesetzlichen Krankenversicherung (GKV), das sich…
Zehn Ökonomen-Ideen, die Deutschlands Wirtschaft retten würden
Die Wege aus der Stagnation Wie kann der Staat dem Wachstum in Deutschland wieder Tempo verleihen? 10 Vorschläge von Ökonominnen und Ökonomen. Die Weltwirtschaft wächst, doch Deutschland ist das Schlusslicht…
Stable taxes, higher contributions for pensions and care: criticism of Lindner’s “marshalling yard”
Berlin The federal government’s plan to consolidate the federal budget in part at the expense of the contributors is causing considerable resentment in the economy and in social insurance. Employer…
High labor costs a threat to competitiveness? Economists give the all-clear
Chip production in Dresden When it comes to labor costs, Germany ranks seventh in the EU. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Higher wage agreements than in a long time and rising social…
The SPD and the Greens are targeting private health insurance companies
nurse in a hospital The SPD and the Greens want to improve social security revenues. (Photo: E+/Getty Images) Berlin In view of a billion dollar deficit in statutory health and…
SPD and Greens are targeting private health insurance companies
nurse in a hospital The SPD and the Greens want to improve social security revenues. (Photo: E+/Getty Images) Berlin In view of a billion dollar deficit in statutory health and…
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…
How economists and politicians want to save the health insurance companies
rescue vehicle The emergency call was not even necessary for every call. (Photo: mauritius images / Wolfgang Filser) Berlin Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach (SPD) has apparently put the…
New incentives increase the pressure on contributors
Although the statutory retirement age is gradually being raised to 67 and is currently 65 years and eleven months, the average age of the first recipients of an old-age pension…
New incentives increase the pressure on contributors
Although the statutory retirement age is gradually being raised to 67 and is currently 65 years and eleven months, the average age of the first recipients of an old-age pension…
This is how expensive social security could become for contributors by 2030
Karl Lauterbach The Minister of Health announces higher health insurance contributions. (Photo: dpa) Berlin A few days ago, Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) announced new spending requests. Because of the…
Contemplative Christmas beyond sentimental commercials – the weekly review from the editor-in-chief
Dusseldorf Dear readers, as you receive this weekly recap, the holiday season is at its peak – And this year everything is different again. If in 2020 and 2021 we…
Olaf Scholz reprimands the trend towards early retirement
Olaf Scholz (right), Hubertus Heil The chancellor and social affairs minister are faced with the challenge of keeping older workers in work longer – despite measures such as retirement at…
Olaf Scholz reprimands the trend towards early retirement
Olaf Scholz (right), Hubertus Heil The chancellor and social affairs minister are faced with the challenge of keeping older workers in work longer – despite measures such as retirement at…
Olaf Scholz reprimands the trend towards early retirement
Olaf Scholz (right), Hubertus Heil The chancellor and social affairs minister are faced with the challenge of keeping older workers in work longer – despite measures such as retirement at…
Monika Schnitzer advocates energy solos
Monica Schnitzer The economist is considered to be well connected, also in politics. (Photo: IMAGO/Political Moments) Berlin For a year and a half, the Economic Wise Men were without a…
Monika Schnitzer advocates energy solos
Monica Schnitzer The economist is considered to be well connected, also in politics. (Photo: Imago Images) Berlin For a year and a half, the Economic Wise Men were without a…
Economists have a woman at the top for the first time
Berlin The lot apparently decided in wise foresight. For a long time, the economic experts could not agree on a chair after their previous boss Lars Feld left in spring…