Germany Must Provide Basic Benefits to Dublin Asylum Seekers
On June 4, 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that Germany cannot withhold clothing, household goods, or cash benefits from asylum seekers whose cases fall
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Merz Addresses Bundestag on EU Council Agenda
On June 11, 2026, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) delivered a 20-minute government statement (Regierungserklärung) to the Bundestag. It was done ahead of the European Council meeting in Brussels on June
Germany Approves National Circular Economy Action Program
On June 3, 2026, the German Cabinet approved the action program (Aktionsprogramm) for the National Circular Economy Strategy (Nationale Kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie, or NKWS). The program introduces digital product passports, AI-supported recycling
Germany’s Infrastructure Fund Disburses Only 28% by April 2026
Germany’s first monitoring report on the Sondervermögen für Infrastruktur und Klimaneutralität (SVIK) shows that only €11.2 billion had been disbursed by April 30, 2026. This is 28% of the €39.7
Germany Now Enforces the EU Data Act
On May 30, 2026, Germany’s implementing law for the EU Data Act entered into force. The law is called the Datenverordnung-Anwendungs-und-Durchführungs-Gesetz (DADG). The Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur, or BNetzA) became
Long-Term Care Insurance Reform
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Health published a draft law on June 4, 2026 to overhaul long-term care insurance. Here is what the Pflegeneuordnungsgesetz means for you as an expat.
Germany Introduces Surplus Solar Energy Sharing
From 1 June 2026, Germany’s new energy sharing law (§ 42c EnWG) allows solar panel owners to sell surplus electricity directly to neighbours in the same grid zone.
Germany’s Heating System Replacement Grant Covers Up to €21,000
Homeowners in Germany can receive up to €21,000 from the federal BEG programme to replace an old heating system with a climate-friendly alternative like a heat pump.
Deutsche Bahn Launches €99.99 Family Ticket for Summer
From mid-June 2026, Deutsche Bahn is selling a flat-rate family ticket (Familienticket) for €99.99. For that price, up to two adults and up to four children aged 6 to 14
German Pensions Will Rise 4.24% Starting 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026, pensions in Germany rise by 4.24 percent. The pension value (Rentenwert) increases from €40.79 to €42.52, benefiting 21.5 million retirees.