German parental allowance reform yields less savings than planned, ifo finds

The German federal government's parental allowance reform is projected to save only a fraction of the intended 1.6 million euros, according to the ifo Institute. The discrepancy suggests the reform's fiscal impact is overstated, potentially complicating budget planning. The finding is based on ifo's analysis, but the government has not yet responded.

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