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German Federal Cabinet approves higher social security contributions for high earners

The German cabinet has decided to raise contribution ceilings for pension and health insurance, leading to increased financial obligations for higher-income employees in the coming year.
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Russian Missile Strike Hits Civilian Bus in Eastern Ukraine, Killing Multiple Passengers
German companies must navigate new legal deadlines and regulatory changes in October
German coalition committee discusses urgent budget reforms and parliamentary stability
Internal political debate intensifies in Saxony-Anhalt following controversial AfD election
UK Mayor Andy Burnham to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin
German authorities expand national water networks to combat climate-driven droughts
New tax and regulatory changes to take effect in Germany this October
German authorities implement nationwide ban on alcohol at railway stations
Increased social security levies to affect high-income earners in Germany
New digital process allows for online application of police certificates in Germany
German retailers and consumers face declining sentiment according to Handelsblatt Research
Audi offers temporary roles in defense sector to address production fluctuations
German pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors face rising water security concerns
German Senate factions in Saxony-Anhalt call for halt to Ukraine aid payments
Berlin coalition partners continue exploratory talks for new city government
German Parliament debates modernization of national product liability laws
German medical practices to implement new encryption standards for health cards in October
New EU regulations on "forever chemicals" set to take effect across Europe
German authorities investigate potential breach of secrecy by former BND President
German Federal Cabinet approves higher social security contributions for high earners
Volkswagen and IG Metall face potential industrial action as contract negotiations loom
German government extends fuel tax cuts to support commuters and logistics sector
EU Trade Commissioner welcomes German-French proposal for stronger trade defense instruments
Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledges massive aid to Ukraine during unannounced visit to Kyiv
Südzucker Reports Second-Quarter Results Amid Volatile European Sugar Prices
Germany’s Truck Toll Index Signals Stable Freight Activity in September
Deutsche Bahn Begins Alcohol Ban at Around 4,400 Passenger Stations
German Supreme Court Reviews Liability of Third-Party Cookie Technology Providers
Germany Expands BundID to Fully Digital Police Certificate Applications
Germany Launches New Encrypted Electronic Health Insurance Cards
Rheinmetall and ICEYE Deliver Radar Satellite Reconnaissance Systems to Bundeswehr
Dawn Aerospace Establishes German Unit to Serve European Defense Market
German Auto Industry Faces Further EV Strategy Overhaul Under EU Fleet Rules
German Economic Institute Warns Private Investment Remains Structurally Weak
Germany’s Building Minister Pushes Faster Housing Approvals Under Neubausprint Program
Germany Raises Social Insurance Contribution Ceilings for Higher Earners
Berlin Vote Recount Leads to Adjustment in State Parliament Seat Distribution
German Cabinet Backs Stronger Protection for Domestic Violence Victims in Family Courts
German Government Sets Up Commission to Develop Long-Term Care Financing Reform
Bundesbank and ECB Warn of Rising Risks From Eurozone Sovereign Bond Volatility
ARD Poll Shows Record-Low Approval for German Government as AfD Support Rises
Germany Warns Companies Are Poorly Prepared for AI-Driven Cyberattacks
German Cabinet Approves Law Targeting Digital Violence and Sexualized Deepfakes
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