Inside Germany: A change of season brings the 'autumn of reforms'
German government plans autumn reforms including welfare cuts, potential tax changes, Deutschlandticket price rise, and debates over wealth tax amid concerns about far-right gains.
Germany's 'Deutschlandticket' price rises again DW 09/18/2025
Germany's federal states will raise the monthly Deutschlandticket from €58 to €63 from January 2026, keeping €1.5bn annual federal and state funding until 2030.
Germany updates: Syrian 'torture' doctor sentenced to life DW 06/16/2025
The Deutschlandticket offers unlimited travel across Germany, but its financing poses a challenge amid political divisions and state budget constraints.
