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LISTED: The new direct flights to and from Germany in 2025

Some international airlines are expanding their connections to Germany next year, even as other operators cut connections. Here are the new direct flights you can catch in 2025.

Economy

What happens if Germany doesn't agree on a budget for 2025?

If there is not an agreed federal budget for the new year, Germany would enter a phase of ‘provisional budget management’. Here’s a look at what happens in this scenario.

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The changes to Germany's waste and recycling rules in 2025

From January 2025, a new EU law for the disposal of textile products such as clothing and towels will come into force in Germany.

Living in Germany

EXPLAINED: The changes to German passport and ID card photos in 2025

From May 2025, the bureaucracy around getting a passport and ID card in Germany will be eased, as digital photos become mandatory. Here's what you need to know.

Living in Germany

How Germany's tax plans for 2025 could affect you

The Finance Minister has announced changes to Germany's tax plan that will amount to very modest savings for middle income earners and slightly more tax for higher earners. Here's how the coming tax reform could affect you.

Discover Germany

Why Bavaria is one the world's top travel destinations for 2025

Germany's southern 'Free State' has long been a draw for tourists from around the world. The authors of Lonely Planet travel guides have billed it as one of the world's top destinations to visit in 2025.

Energy

Where electricity prices are expected to drop in Germany in 2025

Due to a shake-up in the grid fee system, customers in many regions of Germany are likely to see their energy prices sink significantly next year.