IG Metall sparks widespread protests at Mercedes-Benz over austerity measures, affecting Germany's auto industry workers....
Germany ends phone sick notes requiring medical certificates from day one to cut absenteeism and impact expats' healthcare navigation....
Germany abolishes telephone sick notes: medical certificates now required from day one of illness....
Germany mandates doctor’s certificate from day one of illness, ending phone sick notes, affecting all workers including expats....
Germany’s 2026 tax reform offers targeted relief by raising allowances and child benefits, benefiting families and middle-income workers....
Germany's coalition government agrees on major reforms covering tax relief, social benefits, pensions, and labor rules....
Germany's coalition plans phased tax relief by 2028, benefiting families and middle incomes through increased allowances and child benefits....
Germany requires employees to present medical certificates from sickness day one, ending the prior three-day self-certification period....
Germany’s government unveils tighter Bürgergeld rules and tax relief; expats must track new social benefit obligations....
Germany ends telephone sick notes and requires doctor certificates from day one of illness under new government reforms....