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Germany’s national debt is rising to 2.84 trillion euros. Interest, taxes, and inflation reveal who will foot the bill in the future.
Read more: €2.84 trillion in government debt: Who foots the bill?
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Germany is building too few homes. High rents are a burden on households, yet they often still fall short of making new construction profitable.
Read more: Germany’s Housing Crisis: Why High Rents Often Don’t Cover New Construction Costs
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The new basic income support replaces the *Bürgergeld* (citizen's benefit). Stricter rules regarding assets, cooperation requirements, and housing costs are altering the incentives.
Read more: Basic security instead of the citizen’s allowance: savings come under pressure more quickly
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Left-wing politics aims to create justice but often resorts to control, pressure, and expropriation. Why this endangers liberal freedom.
Read more: Left-wing politics: When democracy is defended using authoritarian means
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Statutory pensions are set to rise by 4.24% in 2026. At the same time, the state is reforming private retirement provision. This highlights the underlying conflict.
Read more: Pensions 2026: Higher Payouts Do Not Make for a Stable System
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Political relief measures sound helpful, but often fail to solve the actual problem. Why many measures provide only short-term breathing room.
Read more: Political relief measures often do not solve problems.
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Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland take a much more pragmatic approach to investing, stock market culture, and wealth accumulation than Germany. This article shows what these countries do differently and why Germany has been hindering itself in its investment efforts for years.
Read more: Why Norway, Sweden and Switzerland are further ahead than Germany when it comes to investing
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Tariffs and trade conflicts affect not only countries and companies, but also investment portfolios. This article shows what Trump's tariff policy means for German investors and why the risks are often underestimated.
Read more: Trump’s tariff policy: When economic policy becomes a stock market risk
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Klingbeil wants to tax cryptocurrencies differently. Why the end of the crypto holding period would send a fatal signal to investors.
Read more: Crypto holding period: After debt concerns, the state reaches for Bitcoin
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The German Bundestag is tightening the rules for consumer loans. Here's what's changing regarding "Buy Now Pay Later," overdrafts, small loans, and credit checks.
Read more: Stricter controls for consumer loans: German Bundestag passes new rules