The head of a German health insurance firm has warned that the new coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD will lead to 'a massive increase' in statutory health insurance contributions by 2026 at the latest.
As Germany's new government takes office, one of their major tasks will be making households feel financially stable. From cheaper electricity to tax relief, here's how they plan to do so.
European leaders will vote on a set of retaliatory tariffs on Wednesday just as Trump's sweeping duties come into effect. Here are the products that could get more expensive in Germany - and how you can avoid them.
Berlin's transport operator has agreed to offer workers a 15 percent pay rise on average, putting an end to months of tough talks and the threat of unlimited strikes in the German capital.
From securing an apartment to buying a car, your Schufa credit score can have impact almost every area of life in Germany. We look at how it's calculated and what the numbers mean.
Crypto currencies have become more mainstream in recent years - and have also become subject to new rules and regulations. If you've started trading in crypo in Germany, here are the tax rules you need to know.
While inflation has been dropping in Germany in recent months, there's been little relief at the supermarket checkout. Could a new wave of price cuts at discounters mark a turnaround in grocery prices?
Germany said Friday it hopes the EU and United States can negotiate an agreement on US auto tariffs but the bloc was ready to retaliate, warning: 'Nothing is off the table.'
US President Donald Trump has announced another tariff on foreign imports, this time affecting cars and car parts. Here's how its expected to affect the German economy.
The CDU/CSU and SPD have set out plans to keep the Deutschlandticket as part of their coalition talks - but Germany's popular travel pass could get pricier in the future.
If you are a US citizen living in Germany, saving money for retirement could be difficult to navigate, according to the many frustrated respondents to a survey of Americans in the country.
It's a tough market out there for buyers right now, but some German states offer far more choice to property hunters than others. We reveal the regions with the greatest number of listings - and those with a limited offer.
Pensioners in Germany are likely to see a dip in their monthly income from March, but a recent statement from the federal bank suggests the pain will only be temporary. Here's what you need to know.
Clemens Fuest, the head of the Munich-based Economic Research Institute (ifo), has called for paid parental leave to be abolished as part of potential budget cuts in Germany.
From radical tax cuts to generous state benefits, every political party in Germany is promising a more affluent future. We delve into their manifestos to find out what their pledges really mean for voters and their wallets.
US President Donald Trump is continuing to rely heavily on tariffs in his economic policy. Revived tariffs on metal imports to the US are expected to hit Europe - and especially Germany - hard.
The US President signalled over the weekend that tariffs on steel and aluminium imports would soon be announced. German business leaders are calling for a coordinated European response.
The tech industry is known to offer high salaries, but the pay can differ hugely depending on factors like experience and which country you live in. What are developer salaries like in Germany - and how do they compare globally?
Germany's highest court has ruled that negative interest rates are not permissible on savings accounts - meaning some customers could be entitled to a refund.
The US imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China over the weekend, with the threat of further tariffs against the EU still looming. International German businesses are already taking a hit.
The Bundestag will be re-elected in a few weeks in the middle of a recession that Germany just can't seem to shake. So what kind of economic policies are the parties proposing?
Amid higher energy costs in the wake of Russia's war on Ukraine, an increasing number of Germans are turning to home solar-panel systems as a way to save on their bills.
Germany's inflation rate rose faster than expected in December, preliminary data showed Monday, as consumer price rises accelerated towards the end of the year.
