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Bafin Warns of Economic, Geopolitical Risks to German Financial Stability

Bafin chief Mark Branson voiced concerns at a press conference about the impact of weak German economic conditions and unpredictable US policies on German financial institutions, highlighting rising insolvency rates and shifting investment patterns that could destabilize the market; the Bafin is clo...

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Schleswig-Holstein to receive €521 million in additional debt for infrastructure

Germany's federal states agreed on a plan to increase their debt capacity for infrastructure projects. Schleswig-Holstein will receive an additional €521 million annually, based on the Königsteiner Schlüssel, a formula considering tax revenue and population.

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German Construction Association Urges Government for Faster Infrastructure Development

Klaus Rohletter, President of the Rhineland-Palatinate Construction Association, criticized Germany's bureaucratic processes and called for a faster decision-making process and a more proactive approach to infrastructure development, urging the new government to efficiently use its billion-euro infr...

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German VAT Cut Aims to Revive Hospitality Sector

Germany plans to permanently lower the VAT on restaurant meals from 19% to 7% starting January 1st, 2026, aiming to boost the hospitality sector after a period of economic hardship and closures, with over 3,200 businesses shutting down since 2019.

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Bafin Lowers Capital Buffer for German Residential Mortgages

Germany's Bafin lowered the capital buffer for residential real estate loans from 2 percent to 1 percent due to a cooling housing market, potentially leading to lower mortgage rates for consumers; however, economic uncertainties persist.

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Germany abandons 'Swabian housewife' austerity, adopts €1 trillion investment plan

Germany's long-held policy of strict fiscal discipline, symbolized by the 'Swabian housewife,' has ended with the adoption of a €1 trillion investment plan, signaling a shift in priorities toward addressing economic stagnation and geopolitical threats.

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Germany Allocates €100 Billion for Infrastructure Projects

Germany's federal states have agreed to allocate €100 billion in debt-financed infrastructure projects and an additional €15 billion in borrowing capacity, using the Königsteiner Schlüssel formula based on tax revenue and population, with North Rhine-Westphalia receiving the largest share.

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Rhineland-Palatinate Construction Industry Awaits Infrastructure Package Impact

Klaus Rohletter, president of the Rhineland-Palatinate Construction Association, urges the new German government to expedite infrastructure projects, reduce bureaucracy, and encourage private investment to address the housing shortage and stimulate economic growth.

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Merz's Failed Vote Shakes German Markets

Friedrich Merz's failure to win the chancellorship in the German Bundestag on Tuesday caused a significant drop in German stock markets, raising concerns about political stability amid economic headwinds; the DAX 40 fell 1.5%, the Euro Stoxx 50 fell 1.1%, and the 10-year German bund yield rose to 2....

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Reiche Takes Helm of Restructured German Economic Ministry

Katharina Reiche, formerly of Westenergie, becomes Germany's new Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, inheriting a downsized ministry focused on economic growth amidst energy market challenges and organizational restructuring.

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Germany's New Economics Minister Faces Stagnant Economy, Policy Conflicts

Germany's new Minister of Economics, Katherina Reiche, faces the challenge of reviving the stagnant economy, marked by high energy costs and bureaucracy, while navigating inter-ministerial conflicts over policy implementation and the energy transition.

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German Economists Urge Pension and Tax Reforms

DIW President Marcel Fratzscher and leading economist Monika Schnitzer urged Germany's new government to implement pension and tax reforms to ease the burden on younger generations, boost the economy, and address long-term challenges like demographic change and international competition.

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