Major statutory health insurance providers in Germany have announced increases to their additional contribution (Zusatzbeitrag) rates effective January 2026. An additional contribution is charged on top of the 14.6% general […] The post German Health...
Key Takeaways Gross Electricity Production in Germany by Source Electricity sources Billion kWh (% contribution to the total electricity production) 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Renewable energy sources 241.6 (39.7%) […] The post Germany’s Electrici...
Germany faces a new debate on taxes. Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister-President Daniel Günther wants a nationwide sugar tax. He plans to introduce it via the Bundesrat. The goal is to start in […] The post CDU Proposed Sugar Tax in Germany appeared firs...
Key Takeaways Why Germany Farms Like It Builds Cars While other countries chase exotic superfoods and niche markets, Germany grows five crops that do triple duty: feeding people, fueling livestock, […] The post Changes in Harvest of Germany’s Five Ke...
Key Takeaways Despite years of discussion about digitalization and economic diversification, Germany’s largest companies tell a familiar story: cars still sit at the core of the economy. Among Germany’s top […] The post Top German Companies by Revenu...
Key Takeaways Top Car Brands in Germany Based on New Registrations Car Brand New Registrations Market Share (in %) 2023 2024 YoY Change (in %) 2023 2024 YoY Change in […] The post Germany’s Top Car Brands by New Registrations appeared first on German...
Brussels, December 20, 2025 – European Union leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion (approximately $105 billion) interest-free loan to support its military and economic needs over the […] The post EU Approves €90 Billion Loan to Uk...
Key Takeaways Unemployment Rate By Federal State Federal State Unemployment Rate (%) 2023 2024 2025 Bremen 10.6 11.1 11.6 Berlin 9.1 9.7 10.3 Hamburg 7.4 8 8.4 North Rhine-Westphalia 7.2 […] The post Unemployment Across Germany: A Federal State Break...
Key Takeaways Change in international tourists in Germany over time Year Overnight stay of international visitors (in Mil.) YoY Change (in %) 2024 85.3 5.4 2023 80.9 18.8 2022 68.1 […] The post Where Germany’s Tourists Come From appeared first on Ger...
Berlin, December 17, 2025 – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recent statements have triggered widespread controversy. He suggested that German soldiers could potentially engage Russian forces as part of post-ceasefire security guarantees […] The po...