Crisis talks as Merkel's coalition suffers new blow
Parties in German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government are set to hold separate crisis talks on Monday, after her fragile coalition suffered a fresh blow as the leader of junior partner SPD quit.
Update: 'We were wrong' about German spy chief's promotion: SPD boss Nahles
The leaders in Germany's grand coalition will renegotiate the planned promotion of the former head of the German domestic intelligence agency.
Germany ‘to block EU citizens from welfare for 5 years’
EU citizens moving to Germany could be shut out from welfare payments for five years under a draft law seen by German media outlets on Thursday.
Work hard and learn German or lose benefits, refugees told
Refugees could face cuts in their welfare payments if they refuse to integrate into German society, Labour Minister Andrea Nahles has said.
Let's get refugees working quickly: Merkel
Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday that getting large numbers of successful asylum seekers working would be the best way of integrating them into German society.
Strong economy boosts pension payouts
Low unemployment and high wages among the young mean Germany's 20.5 million pensioners can expect a higher income from July, after the Social Affairs Ministry said pensions would be increased by up to 2.5 percent.
Germany to pay €150m to unemployed to work
Labour Minister Andrea Nahles plans to create heavily subsidized jobs to deal with Germany's intractable long-term unemployment problem.
Anti-stress law moves step closer in Germany
Germany’s Labour Minister Andrea Nahles has given her backing to an anti-stress law, announcing a study into workers' mental health on Tuesday.
Minister unveils €60 billion pension reforms
Pensions will be boosted by €60 billion until 2020 by the coalition government, sparking protests that younger generations will have to foot the bill.
New SPD leaders flag fresh tax approach
The centre-left Social Democrats will rebuild their shattered reputation as a <i>Volkspartei</i> – or “people’s party” – new chairman Sigmar Gabriel announced Sunday, wrapping up the party's conference with a clear signal that there is a new generation in charge.
Gabriel urges SPD to avoid lurch to the left
The centre-left Social Democrats’ new chairman Sigmar Gabriel on Friday night called on his party to resist the urge to swing to the left despite its recent historic election loss, and instead to recapture the political centre.