Permit Renewals: Fewer Ausländerbehörde Trips
New German law lets permit renewals reuse stored biometrics, so many residents skip the fingerprint appointment.
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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.
Food Prices in Germany Up 36 Percent Since 2020
Food prices in Germany rose 36.3 percent since 2020, far above general inflation. What drove it and how to save.
BGH Backs Owners in Air Conditioning Ruling
The BGH air conditioning ruling lets apartment owners in Germany demand approval for balcony AC units. What it changes.
Ukraine Temporary Protection Extended to 2028
The EU extends Ukraine temporary protection to March 2028, but new rules exclude men of military age from the scheme.
New Heating Law Scraps 65% Renewables Rule
Germany's new heating law scraps the 65% renewable rule, letting owners keep gas or oil heating for years to come.
Coalition Reform Package Brings Tax Relief
Germany's coalition reform package brings tax relief for middle earners and a higher top rate from January 2027.
World Cup Exit: Nagelsmann Leaves DFB
Germany's World Cup exit to Paraguay on penalties ended Julian Nagelsmann's reign, with Juergen Klopp the frontrunner.