Legislative News

Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche, has signaled a shift in policy on subsidies for small private photovoltaic (PV) systems. She argues …

Germany’s social insurance system is under increasing strain, prompting prominent economist Veronika Grimm, a member of the Council of Economic Experts, to call for …

The German gas storage levy will disappear on 1 January 2026 after the federal cabinet approved an amendment to the Energy Industry Act. Announced …

The German pension package cleared its first hurdle today as the federal cabinet adopted a bill designed to keep old-age benefits at 48 percent …

German police deployments of Palantir software have multiplied since Hesse first plugged the Gotham-based platform into its databases in 2017. Bavaria followed in 2024 …

Law imposes full family reunion suspension Germany has entered a two-year period of family reunion suspension for people who hold only subsidiary protection status. …

Calls to set social media age 16 are moving from proposals to policy debate in Germany. Thuringia’s Minister‑President Mario Voigt urges a binding minimum …

Significant Income Tax Changes for 2025 From January 1, 2025, Germany has introduced widespread tax updates affecting both individuals and businesses. These changes influence …

Half of Gross Income May Soon Go to Social Security Germany is approaching a turning point in its welfare financing. Experts now warn that …

Renewed Push to Prosecute Acts of Aggression The International Criminal Court (ICC), headquartered in The Hague, is at the center of an escalating international …