- Aug 23
German rail union EVG threatens January strikes over stalled staff protection bill
The EVG railway union warned it will block duty rosters across German regional passenger networks in January unless lawmakers introduce tougher assault penalties by year-end.
- Aug 2
Berlin CSD attack: Union demands swift security law reforms, police union urges caution
One week after an Islamist attack at Berlin's Christopher Street Day killed a Polish woman and injured 31, the CDU/CSU Union is pressing for rapid legislative changes, while the police union warns against hasty measures.
- Jul 27
Berlin Pride attack kills one, injures 29; Hamburg reviews security for next week's CSD parade
A car drove into a crowd at Berlin's Christopher Street Day celebrations late Saturday, killing a woman and injuring 29 people. Authorities have classified it as an Islamist terrorist attack, and Hamburg is reviewing security for its own Pride parade next weekend.
- Jul 17
Germany unveils 26-point plan to crack down on tax evasion, raising penalties and adding 1,500 customs jobs
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil and Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig presented a 26-measure package that would reclassify tax evasion as a felony, raise maximum prison terms to 15 years, and abolish the current form of voluntary disclosure that allows offenders to avoid prosecution.
- Jul 1
Hamburg Justice Senator pushes for 'Only Yes means Yes' consent law despite state divisions
Hamburg's Justice Senator Anna Gallina (Greens) reaffirmed her push for a 'Only Yes means Yes' sexual offence law, arguing the model works in 15 European countries. A parliamentary debate on Wednesday exposed sharp divisions, with the CDU warning of threats to the presumption of innocence.
- Jun 26
Germany passes right to repair law for electronics and appliances
The Bundestag approved legislation giving consumers a legal right to have smartphones, washing machines and other devices repaired at a fair price, even after the warranty expires.
- Jun 15
EU strikes deal on air passenger rights after 12 years, keeps three-hour delay payouts and mandates free family seating
The European Parliament and EU Council reached a provisional agreement on Monday overhauling air passenger protections for the first time since 2004, preserving compensation for delays over three hours while adding free family seating and transparent hand luggage pricing.
