kindergarten

Everything that changes in Germany in August 2018

From free kindergarten places to cheaper train travel, there are a few things that are set to change in Germany when July turns to August next week.

law

A new prostitution law would harm sex workers

Moves to reform Germany's controversial prostitution law are based on bad information and don't have sex workers' best interests at heart, argues expert Sonja Dolinsek.

Taxes

Minister wants to ban stolen tax-dodger details

Justice Minister Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger has said she backs calls to stop regional authorities from buying stolen information about tax evasion from Switzerland.

Crime

States pushing for tougher penalties for rotten meat

Germany’s upper house of parliament the Bundesrat has sent a consumer protection bill back to the drawing board, saying regulations regarding rotten meat need to be toughened up.

investment

Germany reportedly readies legal veto on sovereign fund takeovers

The German Economy Ministry has finalized a draft law aimed at protecting companies from foreign takeovers, a government spokeswoman said on Monday.