Germany agrees economic reform package to address stagnation (osw.waw.pl)

• 34 measures to stabilise social security, cut taxes, and boost competitiveness
• Pensions Commission recommendations: retirement age linked to life expectancy, mandatory funded pillar
• Income tax relief for families, funded by higher taxes on top earners

"On 2 July 2026, the German federal government agreed on a long-anticipated reform package of 34 measures aimed at stabilising social security, reducing taxes for families, strengthening industrial competitiveness, cutting bureaucracy, and making the labour market more flexible. The package still needs to be enacted into law, with bills to be introduced in stages after the summer recess. Key elements include implementing the Pensions Commission's recommendations (linking retirement age to life expectancy, rising to 70 by 2091) and income tax relief primarily for families."