New EU Asylum Rules Take Effect
New EU asylum rules take effect in Germany, replacing the old directive with tougher border and screening rules.
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Family Reunification Visas Near Record
Family reunification visas to Germany near a record in 2026 despite a two-year suspension for some refugee groups.
German Pension Increase of 4.24 Percent
Germany's July 2026 pension increase of 4.24 percent gives around 21 million pensioners more money each month.
EU Court Boosts Streaming Withdrawal Rights
An EU court strengthened streaming withdrawal rights, forcing Sky, WOW and other providers to update their terms.
Merz Confirms Tomahawk Missiles for Germany
Merz confirms Germany will buy US Tomahawk missiles and sets out a tougher NATO and rearmament posture for 2026.
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.
Asylum Applications Hit Decade Low
First-time asylum applications in Germany fell 35 percent to a decade low in the first half of 2026, BAMF reports.
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.
AfD Donation Court Case Moves Forward
A German court case over who funded the AfD's nationwide yellow poster campaign is advancing. The outcome could shape rules on political financing in Germany.
German Draft Assessment Debate Intensifies
Germany's armed forces chief is pushing to assess all eligible citizens for military service, not just volunteers.
Young Ukrainian Men in Germany: Why Arrivals are Rising
Registrations of Ukrainian men aged 18 to 22 in Germany have risen sharply since Ukraine eased exit rules.
Berlin Attack Plot Arrest: What we Know
A man was arrested in Berlin's Neukölln district on suspicion of plotting a serious attack.