Germany Changes Its Laws to Help the Economy

德國修改法律以協助經濟發展

Jul 3, 2026, 14:56
EuropePolitics

Introduction

The German leader, Friedrich Merz, has a new plan. He wants to change 34 laws to help the country make more money.

德國領導人 Friedrich Merz 有一個新計劃。他希望修改 34 項法律，以幫助國家創造更多財富。

Main Body

The government wants to help poor and middle-class people. They will pay less tax. Rich people will pay more tax. The government also wants to help companies. Companies will have less paperwork for new technology.

政府希望幫助貧困人口與中產階級。他們將減少納稅額，而富人則需支付更多稅款。政府也希望幫助企業，讓公司在研發新技術時減少文書作業。

There are new rules for work. Now, workers must get a doctor's note on the first day they are sick. The government says too many people stay home from work. Also, bosses can fire high-paid workers more easily.

現在有關於工作的新規定。員工在生病的第一天就必須提供醫生證明。政府表示目前有太多人請病假留在家中。此外，老闆現在能更容易地解僱高薪員工。

The government is changing the pension system. People will work longer before they retire. The government will also build cheaper houses for people to live in.

政府正在修改退休金制度。人們需要工作更長時間才能退休。政府也將興建較廉價的住宅供民眾居住。

Some people like these changes. Other people are angry. Doctors and workers say the new sick-day rule is bad for health and rights.

有些人認同這些改變，但也有人感到憤怒。醫生與勞工表示，新的病假規定不利於健康與權益。

Conclusion

The government is starting these changes. However, many people in Germany are not happy with the leaders.

政府正開始推行這些改變。然而，德國許多民眾對領導層並不滿意。

Vocabulary Learning

🟢 The "Comparison" Pattern

In this text, we see a very simple way to describe Opposites. This is perfect for A2 learners to describe groups of people or ideas.

Look at the pattern:

  • Poor people →\rightarrow Pay less tax.
  • Rich people →\rightarrow Pay more tax.

🛠 How to use "Less" and "More"

Use these words when you want to show a change in amount:

  1. More = ↑\uparrow (Increase)
    • Example: "I want more money."
  2. Less = ↓\downarrow (Decrease)
    • Example: "I have less time today."

💡 Simple Vocabulary Swap

Instead of hard words, use these easy pairs from the story:

  • Like ↔\leftrightarrow Angry
  • Help ↔\leftrightarrow Bad for
  • Build ↔\leftrightarrow Change

Vocabulary Learning

economy (n.)
The system of how money and goods are produced and used in a country
Example:The government wants to make the economy stronger.
government (n.)
The group of people who rule a country
Example:The government is making new laws about taxes.
tax (n.)
Money that you must pay to the government
Example:Rich people will pay more tax to help the poor.
paperwork (n.)
Written documents that you must complete for a job or office
Example:Companies want less paperwork when they use new technology.
fire (v.)
To tell an employee that they must leave their job
Example:The boss can fire workers who do not do their job well.
pension (n.)
Money a person gets from the government after they stop working
Example:The government is changing the pension system.
retire (v.)
To stop working because you are old
Example:Most people retire when they are 65 years old.
rights (n.)
Things that you are allowed to do or have by law
Example:Workers are fighting for their rights at work.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→