Germany

Germany Curtails Heat Pump Subsidy; KfW Confirms New Rules New KfW rules lower the heat pump subsidy and set phased reductions for eligible costs and bonus rates, with a value-added …

Germany report: sharp rise in online sexual abuse of children in 2025 prompts calls for stricter rules Germany’s 2025 federal report reveals a marked surge in online sexual abuse of …

Median wage in Germany rises 5.1% in 2025 to €4,217, Bundesagentur reports Median wage in Germany rose 5.1% in 2025 to €4,217 gross monthly, outpacing inflation; regional gaps and education …

Germany Accelerates EEG Reform to Fast-Track Wind, Solar and Grid Expansion Germany fast-tracks EEG reform and grid-connection bills, reshaping rooftop solar, wind and biomass rules as drafts go to states …

Staatsräson Debate Reignites in Germany Over Pledge to Israel’s Security Germany’s ‘Staatsräson’ pledge — that Israel’s security is a German raison d’état — has come under renewed scrutiny since October …

Shortage of social lawyers strains German courts as unrepresented claimants and AI filings surge Germany’s shortage of social lawyers is squeezing access to justice, leaving many claimants unrepresented and courts …

Germany reports sharp rise in voluntary return support in 2025 Germany saw a surge in voluntary return support in 2025, 16,600 assisted departures, expanded counselling and tailored financial packages for …

German solar subsidy cuts set to reshape household PV incentives under EEG reform Germany to curb solar subsidies from January 1, 2027, with a phased end to feed-in tariffs under …

Germany unveils action plan against tax and financial crime, ending self-report immunity Germany unveils a 26-point action plan against tax and financial crime, ending self-report immunity, boosting AI-led detection, tougher …