Raising a child is expensive, but in Germany parents also get supportive benefits, as well as affordable childcare and health insurance. Here's a look at how much it really costs to raise a family here.
Starbucks customers in Germany will soon see clearer tipping options at card terminals, as consumer watchdogs push back on manipulative prompts that take advantage of so-called ‘dark patterns’.
Price controls introduced at German petrol stations to shield motorists from spiking oil prices amid the Middle East war have had the opposite effect and driven up the average cost of fuel, economists said Monday.
Germany is pushing forward with its plan to temporarily cut taxes on fuels and offer relief bonuses to employees. So how much money can you actually expect to save?
Lawmakers in the German parliament voted on Friday to pass measures aimed at relieving the financial burden on consumers related to high energy prices.
The German government is stepping in to absorb taxes on fuel for two months as drivers and companies reckon with soaring prices. Policy makers also plan to enable employers to offer tax-free 'relief bonuses'.
Consumers in Germany have been bracing for widespread inflation since war broke out in the Middle East. Here's a look at which prices are beginning to trend upward.
A new heating project linking Görlitz in Germany and Zgorzelec in Poland shows how local leadership and cross-border collaboration could deliver cleaner, more affordable heat – and greater energy security – in uncertain times.
Fuel prices have risen to record levels in Germany since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East. Here's how you can save some money on petrol and diesel.
Germany's top economic institutes have slashed its growth forecast and warned about a notable increase in consumer prices. So how much inflation is expected and what will the government do about it?
German inflation in March jumped to its highest level since January 2024 on the back of rocketing energy prices due to the Middle East war, official data showed Monday.
Drivers have already felt the shock at the petrol pumps. Now, with higher prices expected across the economy, many people in Germany appear to be changing how they shop even before prices actually rise.
Lawmakers have adopted a measure to limit petrol stations from putting prices up more than once in 24 hours. The rapidly approved law is to come into force by the start of April.
German MPs have approved new fuel price rules aimed at curbing sudden price spikes at the pump. But will limiting price rises to once a day really make filling up cheaper?
German tipping culture, with its traditional rhythms of rewarding excellent service or rounding up is being turned on its head by the arrival of the cashier’s tip screen. Here's how basic transactions are changing.
Incomes in Germany have risen much more slowly than consumer prices since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now a wave of war-fuelled inflation is expected.
The German government is pressing forward with plans to rename and reform the country's widely used long-term unemployment benefit. So how many people will be affected?
Fuel prices are rising, flights are being disrupted and security tightened. As lethal conflict between Iran and Israel and the US escalates, here’s a look at how the war will affect life in Germany.
Apps and the internet can make your life better - yes, even in Germany. The trick is finding the ones that are most useful for you. Here are some apps that can help you save money on common expenses.
Inflation at the supermarket is among many German residents' primary concerns. The SDP party has called on grocers to keep food prices stable - here's what the big brands have to say about it.
Only one country in the EU offers alcoholic drinks at even lower prices than Germany, new figures reveal. However it's a different story for other drinks.
Germany has left behind the era of double‑digit inflation, but that doesn’t mean everyday life feels any cheaper. Economists in the country have identified two main culprits.
Major statutory health insurance companies in Germany have confirmed that members will see their contributions rise from the start of 2026, despite previous government promises to stabilise those costs.
