Merz had recently stated that it still remains the case that the draft law on pension reform should be decided in the cabinet this year and in the Bundestag in the first quarter of 2027. #Rentenreform #SchwarzRot #Altersrente (translated)
Germany will introduce a sugar tax on sugary drinks starting July 2027 to relieve the health insurance system, as decided in the Cabinet. #Zuckersteuer #Deutschland #Gesundheit (translated)
We, as states, cannot agree to this law. Schleswig-Holstein's Minister of Family Affairs Aminata Touré (33, Greens), until 2025 a cabinet colleague of Prien in Kiel, criticized the law sharply to BILD: "We, as states, cannot agree to this law." #Kita #Bildung #Finanzierung (translated)
The FPÖ has submitted a motion of no confidence in the National Council against the cabinet of Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) because it doubts the government's ability to act while the population suffers from high inflation and the unemployment rate rose to 7.1 percent in September. #Misstrauensantrag #ÖVP #Inflation (translated)
Frank Schäffler welcomed the fact that the Economic Council of the CDU also rejected the abolition of the holding period for Bitcoin. He wrote that expected additional revenues of 83 million euros were offset by high bureaucracy costs, and that abolition would disadvantage long-term savings and promote short-term speculation. He also pointed out that the Union had promised not to introduce new taxes. Schäffler said that the cabinet appointment had fallen through and the pressure was showing results. The holding period must be maintained, he wrote. https://t.co/Bb26xkCobx #Bitcoin #Steuern #Wirtschaft (translated)
In a coalition, compromises are part of it. But my fundamental concerns have not been addressed. After the cabinet decision, Bavaria's Minister of Agriculture Michaela Kaniber (49, CSU) said to BILD: "In a coalition, compromises are part of it. But my fundamental concerns have not been addressed." #Zuckersteuer #Union #Koalition (translated)
The cabinet has decided on key points for new social media restrictions to improve child and youth protection on the internet, including an age limit of 13 years and special regulations for adolescents, while the implementation of the measures is still uncertain. #Jugendschutz #SocialMedia #KünstlicheIntelligenz (translated)
The cabinet has decided on a sugar tax on heavily sugary beverages, which is set to come into effect on July 1, 2027. However, due to exemptions for small manufacturers and simplified tax tiers, the expected revenue is likely to decrease significantly, while the tax plans face criticism from industry and politics. #Zuckersteuer #Getränke #Gesundheit (translated)
Markus Marterbauer explains that the chapter of Gerhard Zeiler in the SPÖ is over and speaks vaguely about his possible takeover of the party leadership as well as the future of Andreas Babler in the cabinet. #SPÖ #MarkusMarterbauer #Politik (translated)
While earlier cabinets put projects on hold multiple times due to lack of funds, Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans (VVD) and State Secretary Annet Bertram (CDA) announced tough choices this spring. #infrastructuur #budgettering #mobiliteit (translated)
Where previous cabinets repeatedly put projects on hold due to lack of funds, Minister of Infrastructure Vincent Karremans (VVD) and State Secretary Annet Bertram (CDA) announced hard choices this spring. #infrastructuur #budgettering #mobiliteit (translated)
"I regret your personal decision." Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz intends to present the pension reform to the cabinet this year. #Rentenreform #FriedrichMerz #BerlinerArbeitgebertag (translated)
Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans to present the pension reform to the cabinet in 2026, while his new Minister of Labor, Alexander Schweitzer, is tasked with delivering results. #Rentenreform #FriedrichMerz #BerlinerArbeitgebertag (translated)
Frank Schäffler wrote that the abolition of the Bitcoin holding period is still in departmental coordination and will not come to the cabinet the following day. The resistance is showing effect, he stated, and called for continued efforts and for CDU/CSU members of parliament to be written to. A template letter is available. #Bitcoin #Haltefrist #Bitcoin #Politik #Widerstand (translated)
Blocktrainer reported, citing information from Berlin, that the Federal Ministry of Finance is unaware of any plans for the crypto tax to be discussed in the cabinet the following day. There is also no publicly available confirmation of this so far, even though the 14th was mentioned as the planned date in a letter to the interest groups. Blocktrainer announced that it would continue to provide updates on the topic. #Kryptowährung #Steuern #Bundeskabinett (translated)
After the resignation of SPD leader Bärbel Bas, Ulf Kämpfer, the SPD leader in Schleswig-Holstein, proposes Manuela Schwesig as the new co-chair and criticizes that both previous chairpersons were in the cabinet. #SPD #Doppelspitze #ManuelaSchwesig (translated)
After the resignation of Bärbel Bas, Alexander Schweitzer, former Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate, is to become the new Minister of Labor in the Merz Cabinet. #AlexanderSchweitzer #Arbeitsministerium #SPD (translated)
Regina Laska wrote that Bärbel Bas is stepping down as co-chair of the SPD and as Minister of Labor. In her letter to the party, Bas mentioned the death of her stepdaughter and explained that she needs time to grieve. At the same time, according to Laska, she wrote that public attacks on her have intensified during this time – even from within the ranks of the coalition partner. According to Laska, Bas has been held responsible for problems within the coalition, including an overly expensive pension, too lenient citizen's income, and a weak economy. The author wrote that political criticism can be tough, but there is a line where it becomes malicious. If a minister refers to her own coalition upon resigning, someone in the Chancellery should take notice, she said. Bas retains her parliamentary mandate and hopes to be able to work with full strength again soon, wrote Laska. She expressed her condolences to Bas. #Politik #SPD #Trauer (translated)
The author wrote that Bärbel Bas is resigning from her position as Federal Minister of Social Affairs. He cited political pressure from the CDU and a personal bereavement as reasons. He also raised the question of whether it is a resignation or a cabinet reshuffle. https://t.co/OPPDPg0gzx #Politik #Bundesregierung #BärbelBas #DE (translated)
The AfD wrote that Chancellor Merz's cabinet has decided on a new sugar tax for 2027. As a result, according to the party, consumers are facing significantly higher beverage prices in supermarkets. The AfD rejected the tax and described it as state exploitation of consumers. https://t.co/jQ6Cv2KIll #Zuckersteuer #Steuern #Verbraucherschutz (translated)
