Germany Drafts Working Time Act Overhaul
A draft reform of the Working Time Act would set a weekly 48-hour cap and mandate digital time recording in Germany.
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New Health Worker Recognition Law Set for Nov 1
A new health worker recognition law takes effect on 1 November 2026, letting non-EU medics prove skills by exam.
New Paternity Rule for Mixed Families
A new paternity rule makes the Ausländerbehörde approve acknowledgments only where parents have a residence-status gap.
EU AI Labeling Rules Now in Force
New EU AI labeling rules require providers to mark AI-generated content and reveal chatbots as machines across Germany.
Heizungsgesetz Ruling Upholds Heating Law
The Heizungsgesetz ruling from Karlsruhe confirms the 2023 heating law was validly passed and limits rushed laws.
BGH Broker Fee Ruling: Half-Split Has Limits
The BGH broker fee ruling limits Germany's 50/50 commission split to real single-family homes. What buyers need to know.
Language Tests Planned for All Four-Year-Olds
Germany plans mandatory language tests for all four-year-olds to catch German deficits early. What parents should know.
New Red Tape Relief Package Saves 600 Million
Germany's new red tape relief package cuts 600 million euros in annual costs, from driving lessons to health records.
BGH Tightens Rules for Online Cancellation
Germany's top court rules the online cancellation page may only ask for cancellation data, banning pause offers.
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.
New EU Asylum Rules Take Effect
New EU asylum rules take effect in Germany, replacing the old directive with tougher border and screening rules.
EU Court Boosts Streaming Withdrawal Rights
An EU court strengthened streaming withdrawal rights, forcing Sky, WOW and other providers to update their terms.