Germany’s parliament has replaced the Riester pension with a new investment account. The Altersvorsorgedepot lets you invest your retirement savings in funds, ETFs, and individual stocks. The Altersvorsorgedepot starts on […]
Germany’s federal grant for barrier-free home renovations has stopped taking new applications. Barrier-free renovations remove obstacles like steps, narrow doors, or high thresholds. That helps older people or people with
The European Central Bank (ECB) wants your input on future euro banknotes. Voting on ten finalist designs runs until September 21, 2026. Anyone in Europe can take part in the
A Munich court ruled that a delayed package tour flight can cost a full day’s price. The ruling went out on July 18, 2026. The case involved a nine-hour flight
Germany’s cabinet approved a Youth Protection Act reform on August 12, 2026. The reform ends “accompanied drinking” (begleitetes Trinken). It’s the rule that lets 14- and 15-year-olds drink with a
A new monthly report flags grocery products for shrinking packages. A Milky Way multipack shrank from nine bars to five. That works out to a 38 percent price increase per
Germany’s Interior Ministry confirmed new ID card rules on August 8, 2026. Cards issued after the end of 2027 will look and work differently. The ministry may also remove the
BAföG is Germany’s main student financial aid program. It supports university students, school pupils and apprentices. Living costs have risen faster than BAföG rates. Student groups have long pushed for
Germany’s cabinet approved the 2026 Annual Tax Act (Jahressteuergesetz 2026) on August 12. The law changes taxes for employees, freelancers, and businesses alike. What does the Jahressteuergesetz 2026 do? Germany
The Alterssicherungskommission submitted its recommendations to BMAS on June 23, 2026. One of the recommendations is to abolish Rente mit 63 (retirement at 63). It is the penalty-free early retirement
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