Energy prices 2027: what rises on 1 January
Energy prices 2027: levies, grid fees and gas tariffs rise on 1 January. What households pay and how to cancel in time.
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Pension increase 2027: 4.1 percent in July
Pension increase 2027: a draft report puts the July rise at 4.09 percent. What it means in euros and for contributions.
Driving licence reform: what changes in 2027
Bundestag passes the driving licence reform: theory by app, fewer special drives, a shorter test, practice with parents.
Temu Shein fee: EU adds 2 euros from 1 November
From 1 November, the Temu Shein fee adds 2 euros per customs declaration line on non-EU parcels, not per order.
Gas price tops 100 euros before winter
The European gas price topped 100 euros per MWh for the first time since 2022. What tenants and households should do.
DTZ German test gets stricter on 1 November
From 1 November the DTZ German test needs at least A2 in every written part. Old certificates stay valid for residence.
Permit Renewals: Fewer Ausländerbehörde Trips
New German law lets permit renewals reuse stored biometrics, so many residents skip the fingerprint appointment.
July Inflation Jumps to 2.8 Percent
German July inflation rose to 2.8 percent, a three-month high, as energy prices jumped after a fuel-duty cut expired.
What Changes in August 2026 in Germany
A quick guide to the changes in August 2026 in Germany, from school care and AI labels to train points and solar pay.
German Rents Rise as Supply Shrinks
German rents rose 4 percent as rental listings shrank, but Berlin and cooling metros offer expats rare relief.
Merz Cabinet Reshuffle Shakes Up Berlin
The Merz cabinet reshuffle moves Nina Warken to the Chancellery and hands German health policy to Carsten Linnemann.
ECB Holds Rates, Hike Still Possible
The ECB holds rates at 2.25 percent after June's surprise hike, and borrowing costs in Germany may not have peaked.