Germany's ruling coalition has agreed on a sweeping reform package featuring €10 billion in tax cuts, pension changes, and new sick leave rules aimed at reviving economic growth and reversing declining popularity. The reforms come as the far-right AfD gains ground and the government faces pressure to demonstrate economic competence.
·Coalition leaders finalize tax reform deal with significant cuts to boost growth and regain voter confidence
·Friedrich Merz unveils comprehensive reform package including pension overhaul and modified sick leave policies
·Government responds to AfD's rising support by prioritizing economic revival and structural reforms
·Tax cuts designed to address steep popularity losses for ruling coalition partners
drawn from DW.com, Reuters, The New York Times, Encyclopedia Britannica · updated 3h ago