€1,000 Tax-free Bonus And Fuel Tax Cut
Germany’s ruling coalition agreed on April 13, 2026 the two measures to offer relief mid energy crisis. Both measures are a direct response to rising fuel prices triggered by the […]
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State-Subsidised ETF Savings Account [Riester 2.0]
Germany is replacing the Riester-Rente (Riester pension) with a new state-subsidized investment depot. You’ll be able to invest that subsidized money directly into ETFs. The Bundestag passed the Altersvorsorgereformgesetz (private
German Cities Can Join Anti-Extremism Alliances
German cities and municipalities may stay in alliances that fight right-wing extremism, as long as those alliances do not primarily serve to campaign against a specific political party. Germany’s highest
German Public Health Insurance Proposed Reforms
Originally published April 4, 2026. Updated July 12, 2026. The reform described below has since been passed into law. We have added the notes about each change under the relevant
8 Ways to Increase Your Monthly Net Income in Germany
Most people wait until the end of the year to get money back from the tax office via their annual tax return. But you don’t have to wait. The tax
Germany Plans to Abolish Free Health Insurance for Spouses
The German government is planning to end the free dependent health insurance for spouses (beitragsfreie Familienversicherung für Ehepartner). According to reporting by Handelsblatt, the coalition is discussing replacing free coverage
Why Fuel Prices in Germany Are Among the Highest in Europe?
Germany’s fuel prices are high because taxes and levies make up the majority of what you pay at the pump. On a liter of petrol (Super E10), around 58% of
Cut Taxes by Shortening the Depreciation Period
If you own a rental property in Germany and are depreciating it over 50 years, you may be paying far more tax than you need to. A shorter depreciation period
Germany Passes Critical Infrastructure Protection Law
Germany now has a law that requires energy providers, hospitals, water utilities, and transport operators to physically harden their facilities against attacks, sabotage, and disasters. This is called the Critical
Germany Banned Lead Pipes in Drinking Water Systems
Since 12 January 2026, no drinking water pipe in Germany may contain lead, not even in trace amounts. This is now a hard legal requirement under the German Drinking Water