EU rules requiring all new smartphones, tablets and cameras to use the same charger came into force on Saturday, in a change Brussels said will cut costs and waste.

Business leaders across the German economy say they are expecting a fall in employment levels in their sectors in 2025, according to a think tank study published Friday.

New Year’s Eve is a time of pure chaos when Germans everywhere embrace their love of pyrotechnics – but if you want to contribute to the mayhem, there are some rules you’ll need to follow.

From tougher penalties to exchanging licences, the new year is set to bring with it a spate of changes for drivers in Germany. Here’s what motorists should be aware of.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved parliament on Friday and confirmed the expected date for the early general election prompted by the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s government last month.

Steinmeier likely to dissolve parliament and set date for new elections, business leaders express pessimism for 2025, young ‘Star Singers’ head out in German towns after Christmas, and more news from around Germany on Friday.

According to a new survey, one in three Germans (34 percent) is concerned about the possible negative effects of their digital habits when using smartphones, tablets and computers.

A German flying taxi firm was Tuesday saved from collapse after investors swooped in to take it over, in a case that has fired debate about support for the country’s startup scene.

The Christmas season may soon be over, but there’s still plenty of exciting events to keep you entertained in Germany this January. Here are our top picks of the month.

Visiting home in the festive period when you live abroad in Germany is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with family and friends. But it also brings with it some reverse culture shocks, writes The Local editor – and Brit – Rachel Loxton.