What Is Germany’s 24-Hour Frontex Plan for Deportations?
Germany brought 16 European interior ministers to Munich on September 26, 2026. The ministers met to find ways to speed up deportations across Europe. At the Munich meeting, German Interior
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Germany Ends the Paper Receipt Requirement From 2028
Germany’s Federal Cabinet approved a bill on September 23, 2026. The bill ends the mandatory paper receipt (Bonpflicht) at checkout. From January 1, 2028, you get a digital receipt by
What Does German Administrative Court Reform Mean for You?
On September 25, 2026, the Bundestag held its first debate on a bill to speed up Germany’s administrative courts (Verwaltungsgerichte). The bill is the seventh amendment to the Code of
IG Metall Demands 5% Pay Rise for 3.7 Million Workers
IG Metall is Germany’s largest union. It demanded a 5% pay rise for 3.7 million workers at metal and electrical companies such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Siemens. IG Metall’s demand
What Does Germany’s 2045 Fossil Fuel Roadmap Mean for You?
Germany published its fossil fuel roadmap on September 23, 2026. The roadmap lays out how Germany plans to stop using fossil fuels by 2045. The fossil fuel roadmap covers coal
Germany’s 10-Point Plan Against Social Benefit Fraud
Germany’s cabinet approved a 10-point plan against social benefit fraud on September 23, 2026. The plan targets sham jobs and organized exploitation schemes tied to EU migration. Some measures have
Germany’s Fuel Tax Cut Returns October 1, 2026
Germany’s second fuel tax cut (Tankrabatt) of 2026 runs from October 1 to December 31. It lowers pump prices by up to 17 cents per litre. The Bundestag and Bundesrat
ECB Rate Hike to 2.5% Raises Mortgage Costs in Germany
The European Central Bank (ECB) raised its deposit rate to 2.50% on September 10, 2026. The September increase was the ECB’s second deposit rate hike this year. If you have
Fuel Tax Cut and New Rules in Germany in October 2026
Germany’s cabinet approved a temporary fuel tax cut on September 22, 2026. Its cut takes effect October 1. Several other changes also take effect in Germany in October 2026. If
Health Insurers May Have to Announce Zusatzbeitrag Hikes
Health Minister Carsten Linnemann wants health insurers to warn you again before raising your additional health insurance contribution (Zusatzbeitrag). The Zusatzbeitrag notification duty was scrapped in July 2026 to cut