A new study into differences in disposable income levels has revealed the significant wealth inequality across Germany. We break down where the differences are.
A study released on Wednesday by the Institute for Strategy Development (IFSE) found a gender pay gap among Berlin artists significantly higher than the global average.
If the Social Democrats (SPD) eventually agree to join another coalition with Angela Merkel, middle income earners will feel the benefit in their pockets, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) reports.
Of the Berliners The Local recently spoke to, many don't have classic New Year's resolutions. Instead, among other things, they hope that their standard of living remains high.
Two former employees of the German embassy in Paris have accused it of using fake invoicing practices to channel money into a fund used to give staff undeclared cash salary top-ups.
A new study by the Cologne Institute for Economic Research (IW) shows that living space is becoming more affordable in Germany, as income increases outpace rent rises.
For decades after the Second World War almost every German put in a hard day’s work to provide for the family. Now over half a million are putting up their feet and letting their money work for them.
Income inequality has leapt in Germany since 2000, a new study shows, with the lowest earners having less money in their pockets than 15 years ago despite sustained economic growth.
An economist has determined how much a person must make on average to be considered part of the wealthiest one percent in various countries, and in Germany the amount is not as high as you might think.
Poverty levels in Germany have reached an all-time high, with 15.5 percent of the population – or 12.5 million people - affected. Single parents and unemployed people were the hardest hit, according to a report from a welfare association.
Workers in Germany are paying a record amount of tax into government coffers, according to figures published on Monday. Those on an average wage of €40,000 pay almost twice as much tax in Germany as they would in the United States or Australia.
A booming job market and an increase in consumer spending saw Germany's tax receipts grow again in October, putting €39 billion into government coffers.
Industrial city Wolfsburg is home to Germany's most affluent residents, figures released on Monday revealed. Based around Volkswagen's headquarters, the auto industry is behind its unusually high standard of living.
Germany's highest earners are overwhelmingly German nationals, according to an analysis by the national central bank which found that wealth is otherwise very unevenly distributed in Europe's top economy.
Almost three quarters of Germans would like to see higher taxes on top earners, a study suggested on Friday. Those who said they were opposed were largely those taking home more than €5,000 a month.
A Swiss vote on Sunday in favour of giving small shareholders the right to cap executives' pay has prompted German politicians to call for a similar law in this country.
Peer Steinbrück, SPD challenger to Angela Merkel in next year's election, has committed a second PR blunder in two days. After complaining that chancellors get paid too little, he said Merkel's popularity was down to a "women's bonus."
Peer Steinbrück, the Social Democratic Party's candidate for the chancellorship, is under pressure over official payments made to a law firm while he was finance minister. He later gave a speech to the firm for a fee of €15,000.
