Postage increase 2027: letter to cost 1.15 euros
The postage increase 2027 lifts a letter to 1.15 euros and a Maxibrief to 5 euros. New prices, formats and old stamps.
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German inflation falls to 2.8% in October
German inflation fell to 2.8% in October as the fuel tax cut lowered pump prices. What happens when the Tankrabatt ends.
Temu Shein fee: EU adds 2 euros from 1 November
From 1 November, the Temu Shein fee adds 2 euros per customs declaration line on non-EU parcels, not per order.
New EU Packaging Rules Start August 12
New EU packaging rules from August 12 ban PFAS chemicals in food-contact packaging and expand reuse collection systems.
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.
Germany Plans Sugar Tax on Soft Drinks From 2027
Germany plans a sugar tax on sugary drinks from 2027, with rates up to 32 cents per liter. What it means for your bill.
Cigarette Prices Set to Near 12 Euros by 2030
Cigarette prices in Germany are set to climb to nearly 12 euros a pack by 2030 under a new tobacco tax draft law.
Nursing Home Costs Hit Record 3,364 Euros a Month
Nursing home costs in Germany hit a record 3,364 euros a month in own contributions, 256 euros more than a year ago.
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.
New 3-Euro Parcel Fee on Cheap Imports
A new parcel fee scraps the EU's 150-euro exemption and makes Temu and Shein orders more expensive from July 1.