DIW Study: When the Self-Employed Do Not Save for Retirement
A new study reveals that nearly 7% of self-employed individuals in Germany do not save for retirement, raising concerns about possible future poverty among this demographic.
Economic Outlook: DIW Adjusts Forecast Due to Middle East War
The DIW (German Institute for Economic Research) has adjusted its economic forecasts, anticipating that the conflict in the Middle East will moderately slow down the German economy and increase inflation.
Germany Blog: DIW President Anticipates VAT Increase to 21 Percent
Marcel Fratzscher, the President of the German Institute for Economic Research, expects the German government to raise the VAT to 21 percent to fill budget gaps.
Left Wants Wealth Tax to Return – Economists Reveal What Germany Would Expect
The Left Party in Germany is advocating for the reintroduction of a wealth tax, suggesting it could generate approximately 150 billion euros annually, though critics argue this redistribution would not be fair.
Apartments in Germany are getting smaller: It's going more and more towards shoeboxes
A study reveals that for the first time in decades, the average apartment size in Germany is decreasing due to smaller households and rising real estate prices.