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Kirsten Ripper

Germany's Merz announces sweeping reforms: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules

Germany's ruling coalition presented a comprehensive reform package on Thursday with the goal of getting the country's sluggish economy back on track.

The coalition of CDU, CSU and SPD have agreed on 34 measures that include cuts to income tax for low- and middle income families, an overhaul of the creaking pension system and tougher rules for employees' sick leave.

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