Germany’s Mietwucher app drives 10,000+ tenant reports as cities widen enforcement Mietwucher app prompts 10,000+ tenant reports in Germany, revealing widespread rent overcharges; cities expand enforcement; fines and repayments ordered. …
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Politics
Wohngeld cuts approved by German government push one-third of households into basic security
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman cabinet approves major Wohngeld changes, affecting one-third of households German cabinet approves major Wohngeld changes: benefits reduced, heating allowance halved and indexation suspended. One-third of recipients to lose support …
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Business
Smart Meter light rollout approved as Germany targets 90% high-flex households by 2030
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCoalition Approves Smart Meter light Rollout to Accelerate Germany’s Grid Digitalisation Coalition backs Smart Meter light rollout with tighter 2030 targets and a year-end grid law to speed digitalisation; industry …
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Business
Electric car subsidy hits more than 50,000 applications from lower-income households
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerElectric Car Subsidy Sparks Over 50,000 Applications in Germany Germany’s electric car subsidy drew more than 50,000 applications by June 12, 2026, and Minister Carsten Schneider says it is reaching …
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Technology
Deutsche Glasfaser secures funding to connect 3.2 million rural households by 2027
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzDeutsche Glasfaser expansion secures funding to connect 3.2 million rural households by 2027 Deutsche Glasfaser expansion secures funding to finance connection of 3.2 million largely rural households by 2027, as …