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Germany Proposes Full Federal Coverage of Bürgergeld Recipients’ Healthcare Costs

Nina Warken argues that shifting full health costs for Bürgergeld recipients to the federal budget will plug a €10 billion funding gap

Caren Miosga Examines Pension Financing and Citizens’ Allowance Reforms in Final Pre-Break Episode

German Coalition Unveils 'Grundsicherung für Arbeitssuchende' to Replace Bürgergeld

French Government Weighs Radical Année Blanche to Curb 2026 Budget Deficit

French Officials Convene at Bercy to Chart Path Toward Closing €24.8 Billion Social Security Deficit

Germany’s Public Spending Nears 50% of GDP, Raising Concerns Over Economic Competitiveness

Germany’s Social Insurance Costs Reach Historic Highs as Reform Stalls

Germany's Public Spending Hits Record €2 Trillion in 2024

Germany's Expanded 'Mütterrente' Faces Scrutiny Over Costs and Funding

Labour Plans Welfare Overhaul as Spring Statement Looms

German Coalition Divided Over Ukraine Aid and Budget Policy

Economists Call for Investment Over Austerity to Revive German Economy

Jacob Rees-Mogg Launches Reality TV Career with 'Meet the Rees-Moggs'

Supreme Court Upholds Inclusion of 'Socialist' and 'Secular' in Constitution's Preamble

Scottish National Care Service Plans Face Further Delays

Rising Healthcare Costs: Government Blamed for Contribution Hike

German Left Party Rejects Universal Basic Income Proposal