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January 9, 2026

Germany’s 2026 Tax Cut Plan: Why Your ‘Relief’ Might Actually Cost You More

The SPD promises income tax cuts for middle earners in 2026, but rising social contributions and stealthy bracket creep could mean your net pay stays flat, or shrinks. Here’s what the political announcements won’t tell you.

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December 29, 2025

Germany’s 53% Social Contribution Bomb: Why the Real Cost of Your Salary Is Higher Than You Think

Expert calculations show social contributions could consume 53% of gross income by 2050. The controversial truth about employer contributions and why your net pay is shrinking faster than you realize.

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The Hidden Real Wage Crisis: How Germans Are Losing 100+ Euros Monthly by 2026

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December 24, 2025

The Hidden Real Wage Crisis: How Germans Are Losing 100+ Euros Monthly by 2026

Analysis of how tax changes and rising private health insurance premiums are eroding net income for civil servants and middle-class workers, despite nominal salary stability.

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December 15, 2025

High Wages, Empty Pockets: Germany’s Self-Inflicted Wealth Crisis

Germany pays EU-topping salaries, yet median wealth lags behind Slovenia. The culprit isn’t policy, it’s a national aversion to investing that’s costing Germans their financial future.

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December 6, 2025

The Capital Gains Pension Trap: Why Germany’s New Funding Plan May Be Unconstitutional

Exploring the controversial proposal to fund German state pensions through capital gains contributions without granting individual entitlements, a legal and ethical minefield.

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