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\"Germany's Reality Shock: Reforming the Schuldenbremse for Growth and Security\"\

Germany faces a reality shock as its previous certainties in security, economic growth, and energy crumble. The article proposes reforming the Schuldenbremse (debt brake) to allow for increased spending on necessary infrastructure, defense, and growth-enhancing measures, aligning with EU rules.

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Bosch Announces Further Job Cuts Amidst Global Economic Headwinds

Bosch, facing a weak global economy and increased Chinese competition, plans further job cuts, anticipating over 12,000 global losses by 2032, with Germany facing approximately 7,000 job losses; despite this, the company aims to improve profits and sales in 2025.

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German Unemployment Stagnant Despite Slight Decrease

Germany's unemployment rate held steady at 6.4 percent in February, despite a slight decrease in the number of unemployed; however, seasonally adjusted figures reveal a 5,000 increase, reflecting the economic slowdown and challenging job market conditions.

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German Industry Demands Regulatory Reform and Lower Energy Costs

German industry, represented by the DIHK, demands that the new government reduce bureaucracy, expedite approval processes, and lower energy costs to enhance competitiveness, citing declining confidence among businesses.

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Baywa Appoints New Leadership to Oversee Restructuring After €641 Million Loss

Germany's largest agricultural trader, Baywa AG, appointed Frank Hiller as CEO and Matthias Rapp as CFO to lead a multi-year restructuring plan involving 1300 job cuts and asset divestments after reporting a €641 million net loss in the first nine months of 2024; both start this weekend.

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German Real Wages Surge 3.1% in 2024, Highest in 16 Years

German employees experienced a 3.1% real wage increase in 2024, the highest in 16 years, due to lower inflation (2.2%), tax-free inflation compensation premiums up to €3000, and collective bargaining agreements; however, the premium's expiration is expected to impact 2025.

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Germany's Elections: Economic Stagnation and Reform Challenges

Germany's February 23rd elections highlighted economic concerns amidst two years of negative growth, impacting the EU and Spain; a potential CDU/CSU-SPD coalition faces challenges in implementing necessary reforms due to a lack of a two-thirds majority.

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Merz Calls for Courageous Reforms to Address Germany's Economic and Societal Challenges

Germany's future chancellor, Friedrich Merz, advocates for courageous reforms to overcome economic and societal challenges, including industrial restructuring, public sector downsizing, and intergenerational wealth redistribution.

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German Tax Cuts Fail to Offset Increased Social Security Contributions, Leading to Income Losses

A Datev analysis reveals that despite recent tax cuts in Germany, most employees will face income reductions in 2025 due to increased social security contributions and higher contribution assessment ceilings, outweighing the tax benefits.

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German Companies Relocate Production to Poland Amid Economic Crisis

Due to Germany's declining economic attractiveness, 22% of surveyed companies plan to relocate production to Central and Eastern Europe; Knorr Bremse is moving two-thirds of its Dresden production (40 job losses) to Poland, citing lower costs and faster permitting processes in Poland compared to Ger...

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Merz to Form CDU-SPD Coalition in Germany

Following the German elections, Friedrich Merz's CDU-CSU (208 seats) plans a coalition government with the SPD (120 seats), rejecting the AfD (152 seats) and facing challenges including the economy, immigration, and defense spending.

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Debate on German Debt Brake Reform Intensifies After Election

Schleswig-Holstein's Minister President Daniel Günther urges a swift reform of Germany's debt brake after the new Bundestag's formation, while CDU leader Friedrich Merz opposes pre-formation reform; cities and municipalities also advocate for rapid changes to address their precarious financial situa...

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