Germany Health Insurance Premiums Will Rise in 2026
Major German statutory health insurers confirm premiums will rise in 2026. Expats covered by public health insurance should know what to expect and how…
Cost of Living
Your gauge on affordability and economic trends in Germany. Our in-depth coverage provides comparative analysis of living expenses, expert budgeting advice, and the latest fluctuations in the cost of living, empowering you with the knowledge to navigate Germany’s economic environment.
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Germany Plans 2026 Pension Increase of Around 3.7 Percent
Germany's 21 million pensioners are set for a roughly 3.7 percent pension rise in 2026.
VW Reports €1 Billion Loss as Porsche Struggles Deepen
Volkswagen reported a loss of over one billion euros in Q3 2025, one of its worst quarters in years.
Germany Drops Gas Storage Levy
The German cabinet has approved removing the gas storage levy from January 2026, following an amendment to the Energy Industry Act.
Cabinet Approves New German Pension Package
The German cabinet has passed a bill locking pension benefits at 48 percent of average wages until 2031, offering some stability for retirees and workers…
Germany Faces Care Home Cost Crisis
The average monthly cost of a German nursing home place has reached €3,248, putting enormous pressure on families and elderly care planning for anyone…
Boomer-Soli Spurs German Pension Fight
Economists are proposing a Boomer-Soli solidarity levy on wealthier pensioners as Germany's statutory pension fund faces pressure from retiring baby boomers.
Germany Housing Squeeze Deepens
Falling construction output and soaring big-city rents are deepening Germany's housing shortage.
Germany Faces Surge in Social Contributions
Experts warn Germany's social security contributions may exceed half of gross income in coming years.
Germany Rethinks Energy Policy with Bold New Steps
Stuttgart cut emissions by 54 percent versus 1990 levels, exceeding its climate target.
Dispute Over Power Tax Cuts Sparks Political Clash
The federal government's decision to postpone Stromsteuer reductions has triggered a national debate. Expats in Germany face continued high electricity costs.
Stricter Welfare System Approved in Germany
Germany is fundamentally reforming its Bürgergeld welfare system just two years after launch.