Right to Repair Law Cleared in Germany
Germany's Right to Repair law forces fair-priced fixes for phones and appliances and extends your guarantee by a year.
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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.
Bundestag passes health insurance reform
The Bundestag passed a health insurance reform to stop statutory contribution rates rising in 2027 for workers.
Voyeurism Law Reform in Germany: What is on the Table?
Germany is reforming its voyeurism law to address digital misuse and non-consensual sharing of intimate footage.
Germany Plans Cuts to Subsidies for Small Solar Systems
Germany's Economy Minister has signaled an end to subsidies for small rooftop solar installations, citing falling equipment costs.
Economist Warns of Cuts to Pensions and Care Benefits
Council of Economic Experts member Veronika Grimm is urging Germany to reduce pension and care benefits as the social insurance system faces growing…
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…
Palantir Software Controversy Deepens in Germany
German states are expanding use of Palantir's Gotham platform for policing, raising data privacy concerns.
Family Reunion Suspension Sparks Outcry
Germany has introduced a two-year ban on family reunification for people with subsidiary protection status.
Germany Pushes for Social Media from Age 16
Thuringia's minister-president is pushing for a binding minimum age of 16 for social media platforms in Germany, moving a long-running debate closer to…
Major Tax Reforms Take Effect in Germany in 2025
From January 2025, Germany updated income tax brackets and business rules. Expats need to understand how these changes affect take-home pay, tax filings…