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…
What's Happening in Germany
Stay informed about the latest events and developments in Germany. This category provides up-to-date coverage on national news, regional happenings, policy changes, and significant announcements that affect life in Germany.
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Germany Faces Surge in Social Contributions
Experts warn Germany's social security contributions may exceed half of gross income in coming years.
Bundestag Turmoil After AfD Denies Srebrenica Genocide
Germany's parliament held a special debate marking 30 years since Srebrenica, but the session exposed deep divisions after the AfD refused to acknowledge…
Top Court Judge Vote Collapses Over Plagiarism Row
Germany's Bundestag abruptly canceled the election of three Federal Constitutional Court judges after a plagiarism controversy, raising concerns about the…
Dispute Over Power Tax Cuts Sparks Political Clash
The federal government's decision to postpone Stromsteuer reductions has triggered a national debate. Expats in Germany face continued high electricity costs.
Spahn Under Fire Over Pandemic Mask Contracts
Former Health Minister Jens Spahn is under renewed pressure over mask procurement contracts made during COVID-19. The scandal raises accountability questions.
Firefighters Battle Relentless Forest Fire in Saxony
A large forest fire in the Gohrischheide nature reserve on the Saxony-Brandenburg border has burned thousands of hectares. Firefighting efforts are ongoing.
SPD Support Plummets to 13 Percent Nationwide
Germany's SPD has hit a record low of 13 percent in the latest ARD-DeutschlandTrend survey. The crisis reflects deep internal divisions and policy setbacks.
Record Shoplifting Losses in Germany
Shoplifting losses in Germany reached €4.95 billion in 2024, an all-time high. Retailers are calling for stronger deterrents as incidents continue to rise.
Merz Pushes Gender Equality but Faces Criticism
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has become patron of the Chef:innensache leadership equality initiative, but the move has drawn criticism over his record on the…
Germany’s Start-Up Slowdown Threatens Economic Future
Despite stable-looking company numbers, true entrepreneurship in Germany is falling.
SPD Pushes Forward on AfD Ban Effort
The SPD has voted unanimously at its party convention to prepare a formal AfD ban application.