Germany

Ferry Fare Increases Spread Across Germany as Oil Prices Surge Rising oil prices drive ferry fare increases in Germany, adding fuel surcharges on coastal and river routes and prompting calls …

Germany Signals Willingness to Help Secure Strait of Hormuz with Mine-Clearing and Surveillance Germany says it can contribute minehunters, a supply ship and aerial reconnaissance to a multinational effort to …

German plan to raise contribution assessment ceiling would make high earners pay more Government proposes one-off €300 rise to the contribution assessment ceiling in 2027 to shore up statutory health …

Germany to End Free Spousal Co-Insurance, Health Minister Says Germany’s Health Minister Nina Warken proposes ending free spousal co-insurance for non-working partners, citing fairness and incentives to boost employment. Health …

Energy prices in Germany spike as heating oil jumps 44%, stoking inflation fears Heating oil rose 44% year-on-year in March, while diesel climbed 30% and petrol 17%, raising concern that …

Bitkom President Ralf Wintergerst Urges More Investment and Less Regulation to Secure Digital Sovereignty Ralf Wintergerst urges the EU to end unanimity, boost investment and cut regulation to secure Europe’s …

Germany to offer mine‑clearing and surveillance support for a Strait of Hormuz mission Germany will offer mine‑clearing and maritime surveillance support for a possible mission to secure the Strait of …

Germany Weighs Reform of Ehegattensplitting and Free Spousal Mitversicherung April 2026 proposals to reform Ehegattensplitting and limit free spousal Mitversicherung may reduce tax and insurance benefits for single‑earner families. Germany’s …

Germany Faces Deadline to Transpose EU Pay Transparency Directive by June 7, 2026 Germany must enact the EU pay transparency directive by June 7, 2026. Experts and legal advisers say …