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Merz announces coalition reforms on taxes, pensions, sick leave
Filed: Jul 02, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: After seven hours of talks, Germany’s coalition agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms and new sick leave rules.
WHO: CDU/CSU-SPD coalition
WHAT: Agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms and new sick leave rules
WHEN: Jul 02, 2026 at 9:01 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: To revive the struggling economy and counter the rise of the far right
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