"Germany's government hopes to allow people over the age of 70 the option to earn up to 2,000 (roughly $2,325) per month tax-free and still draw a pension. In a country with labor shortages and an aging population, the thinking behind the scheme is not to difficult to grasp. But not everyone's convinced by the proposal. Meanwhile, plans to alter the labor market"
"at the opposite end of the age spectrum by reintroducing some form of Bundeswehr military service for some school leavers are threatening to be the latest source of friction in the Christian Democrats' and Social Democrats' coalition government. Keep reading for these stories and more, including chickens riding first class in Cologne, in our roundup of German news on October 15:"
Germany plans to allow people over 70 to earn up to €2,000 (about $2,325) per month tax-free while continuing to receive a pension. The policy aims to address labor shortages and an aging population by encouraging older workers to remain economically active. The proposal has met skepticism from some quarters. At the same time, the government is considering reintroducing a form of Bundeswehr military service for certain school leavers to influence youth labor market participation. That proposal is generating tension within the Christian Democrats and Social Democrats coalition. Lighter items include chickens traveling first class in Cologne.
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