https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed From fuel tax cuts and employee bonuses to new medical screenings for babies and three public holidays, here's a look at the significant changes coming to Germany this May. https://www.thelocal.de/20260427/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-may-2026 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:09:39 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-may-2026 From more money for many public sector workers to a USB-C obligation for new laptops to a new fuel price rule and the Easter holiday weekend, here's a look at the big changes coming to Germany this April. https://www.thelocal.de/20260325/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-april-2026 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:18:27 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-april-2026 From travel rules and credit scores to pensions, politics and even hedge-trimming, March brings a raft of changes in Germany. Here’s what residents need to know as winter finally starts to loosen its grip. https://www.thelocal.de/20260219/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-march-2026 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:49:20 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-march-2026 From changes to travel to the UK and possible public sector strikes to important dates and celebrations, we round up some of the big changes happening in Germany this February. https://www.thelocal.de/20260121/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-february-2026 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:22:10 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-february-2026 A new year in Germany always brings a fresh wave of changes. From pay rises and tax relief to adjustments in public transport costs and energy bills, January 2026 promises some particularly significant updates. https://www.thelocal.de/20251231/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-january-2026 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:02:42 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-january-2026 From new pension rules and health insurance updates to Deutsche Bahn's new train timetables and the dawn of remote-controlled vehicles, here’s what you need to know to stay in the loop in Germany this festive season. https://www.thelocal.de/20251124/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-december-2025 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:02:21 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-december-2025 From the end of paper tickets for Ryanair flights to new rules around loans and more money for midwives, here are the changes you'll want to know about this November. https://www.thelocal.de/20251020/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-november-2025 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:10:53 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-november-2025 From the 35th anniversary of German Reunification to updated rules for EU border checks to electronic patient records, here are the changes you'll want to know about this October. https://www.thelocal.de/20250923/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-october-2025 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:50:55 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-october-2025 An exemption to Germany's broadcasting fee is expected to affect tens of thousands of young people in the coming winter semester. Here's who can avoid the monthly tax. https://www.thelocal.de/20250930/thousands-of-students-can-avoid-the-german-broadcasting-fee-from-october Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:28:47 +0200 thousands-of-students-can-avoid-the-german-broadcasting-fee-from-october From an Oktoberfest tent refusing cash payments to new data protection rules for personal devices, Spotify price increases, and the beginning of the Autumn season, here's a look at what's changing in Germany this September. https://www.thelocal.de/20250820/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-september Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:46:51 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-september From major construction on the Berlin-Hamburg railway to new rules for digital ID photos and battery disposal, here are the most important developments to know about in Germany this August. https://www.thelocal.de/20250721/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-august-2025 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:24:39 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-august-2025 From an end to visa appeals and printed photos for ID cards to a rise in pensions and DHL prices, here are the key changes to know about in Germany this July. https://www.thelocal.de/20250619/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-july-2025 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:30:43 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-july-2025 If you're used to making your 'Rundfunkbeitrag' payments after getting a reminder in the mail, you'll need to set-up your own calendar notifications or risk incurring late payment fees following a recent change. https://www.thelocal.de/20250618/how-youll-be-affected-by-change-in-germanys-broadcasting-fee Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:02:50 +0200 how-youll-be-affected-by-change-in-germanys-broadcasting-fee From the start of summer school holidays to new rules for smartphones, here are the key changes to know about in Germany this June. https://www.thelocal.de/20250521/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-june-2025 Wed, 21 May 2025 18:08:09 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-june-2025 From double-barrelled surnames for married couples to a brand new government entering office, here are the key changes to know about in Germany this May. https://www.thelocal.de/20250423/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-may-2025 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:34:33 +0200 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-may-2025 May this year is a good month for public holidays in Germany - and especially in Berlin. Here's how you can make the most of the days off. https://www.thelocal.de/20240502/bridge-days-how-to-maximise-your-public-holidays-like-a-german-this-may Thu, 02 May 2024 12:30:55 +0200 bridge-days-how-to-maximise-your-public-holidays-like-a-german-this-may From a reduction of the parental allowance benefit to new questions on the drivers' licence theory test to various trials for digital documents, here's a look at what's changing in Germany this April. https://www.thelocal.de/20250317/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-april-2025 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:11:48 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-april-2025 Pensioners in Germany are likely to see a dip in their monthly income from March, but a recent statement from the federal bank suggests the pain will only be temporary. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.de/20250303/explained-the-key-changes-affecting-pensioners-in-germany-this-march Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:01:43 +0100 explained-the-key-changes-affecting-pensioners-in-germany-this-march From tough coalition negotiations and travel changes to possible strikes and the start of spring, here's a look at what's happening in Germany this March. https://www.thelocal.de/20250226/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-march-2024-2 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:06:20 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-march-2024-2 From the shrinking Bundestag at the election to new property tax rates and possible strikes, we round up some of the big changes happening this February in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20250124/everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-february-2025 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:42:52 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-germany-in-february-2025