Huge Changes in Germany 2025 (Laws Explained)

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[@anaskhan4]

Please add timestamps in your videos. You will get more views and your channel will blow up. KZbin algorithm loves timestamp videos

[@gaweyn]

while I did watch the whole video I wholeheartedly agree. I often am only interested in a small portion of yt videos and timestamps are a major help

[@mithilbhoras5951]

I am 32 years old and have decided to pursue Masters in the coming Winter semester. Max, your videos have been massively helpful in my journey and it almost feels wrong that your content is free! Keep up the good work. And I am amazed by how up to date you are with all the current affairs. Great job man!

[@MigMart-i6g]

Masters? Me too! Wich Uni?

[@g.abrothers3762]

Sir why so late???

[@ronaldo77432]

Don’t come here already too many Foreigners 😢😅

[@MigMart-i6g]

So late? 32 is perfectly fine for a masters degree!

[@mithilbhoras5951]

@@g.abrothers3762 Because India doesn't have opportunities for me.

[@solvdev]

Hi, your channel is literally perfect. I’m a British A-level student studying German and I hope to move there for uni and beyond. These videos are so indescribably useful. Thanks and happy new year!

[@MigMart-i6g]

Why? Are the tuition and fees too high on UK, right now? Or Will you apply for different reasons? Thanks

[@ahmedelamin4371]

I am studying a levels too and plan to move later this year (I am taking may june sessions.) Do you mind if we exchange socials, I keep thinking about getting a group prior to traveling

[@syybie2922]

Which field?

[@seth8394]

@@ahmedelamin4371yo I’m also studying A levels add me to the group😂

[@ahmedelamin4371]

@@seth8394 whats your @

[@Raczyna]

I came to Germany from Poland to take care of elderly people. I'm learning German and that's how I found your channel, which I'm very happy about. I already learned German at school, but it was a long time ago, I didn't use it and I barely remember anything. It's terribly annoying having to learn everything from scratch. I would love to learn about my own business. What does it look like to set up a small company for one person, what are the taxes and formalities? Could you tell us more about this?

[@MorningNapalm]

@@ekekonoise Wow, that was remarkably low on details.

[@laurentschmidt2758]

@@ekekonoise Might not help much as in the sector of care for the elderly the average salary in Poland oscillates between 12,500 and 18,000 € approx. The figures for Germany are between 18,000 and 60,000 €. However good to see that being a net recipient of the EU since 2004 (and the largest in 2023) finally arrives at citizen level. P.S. Do you know who the largest net contributor is?

[@captainbube1217]

@@laurentschmidt2758the german taxpayer is the greatest contributor to the EU 😂

[@emma_maze]

Altenpfleger 💛🌻

[@sanjeetsingh7588]

Hallo, Wie geht es dir! I am coming to Dresden in the first week of March. I am learning German too. I am a lawyer but as an interest I have a degree in Naturopathy and Yoga. Will it help me in getting a part time job? Please respond. I felt so excited knowing you are in this field. Vielen Danke

[@b0untyhunterportfolio]

Thanks for the update. I am one of the student, who are willing to study in Germany and your Content really helps me out. Keep it up. 👏

[@helloerika]

It s sad that the of the germany ticket price is going up but Im glad they re still keeping it cause it is very convenient. Plus i thought they would fully cancel it but maybe that will happen in the upcoming years 🤷‍♀️

[@yafew1]

Hi Erika! Didn't expect to see you there, I hope everything is going well for you. I agree, I think they will cancel it in the future because it is not as beneficial for them as much for us.

[@helloerika]

@@yafew1 hello! And yeah makes sense :c then better to take advantage of it while it s here :D

[@kath7126]

I too think soo let's see

[@kath7126]

​@@yafew1 true

[@yafew1]

@@helloerika oh yes definitely, it's my first month in germany. I don't know if I will need it but it is pretty cheaper than buying single tickets :)

[@mahmuduthman1265]

Dude, big well done for your videos. I accidentally came across your channel and well, it didn’t disappoint. Information about Germany delivered in English and in a higher quality level. Great job!

[@Mythichor]

It would be awesome if you could create a video exploring short term internship (2 or 4 months) opportunities for students (still in school like me) in Germany, how to apply, the benefits, and tips on getting selected. Since you’ve experienced education in Germany, your insights would be incredibly valuable for many students, including myself!

[@Cc-nz3ek]

i would love that

[@gou3734]

How old r u ? Where did u heard about these things? Im in 11th grade

[@belugashorts2379]

yessir

[@METHIONY1]

Thats great, a video explaining it will give me someting useful to do in the holidays

[@Si-dh8jl]

@@gou3734 yea how?

[@harendrakalyan]

Informational. Precise. Short. Amazing!

[@dardevelin]

Informative and straight to the point. Solid public service, thanks for the video

[@capsbr2100]

Im in Germany for over 10 years now, got my engineering degree and work as a software engineer. In sum most of the "good" changes are too little too late. The country is diving into recession and it's frightening. Stay safe everyone.

[@Vxlley]

Hey i wanna ask about the job market in Germany as an aspiring software engineer. Is it hard to get jobs there? Is the pay good and in your opinion are there better similar career paths in Germany?

[@Ukoklemu]

Why, can you please elaborate?

[@captainbube1217]

@@Vxlleycan you speak german? There is plenty of english speaking jobs too but those are very competitive. If you speak german it would be mich easier to find a job inside germany.

[@Vxlley]

@@captainbube1217 ahhh i see, im currently working on it at around b1 level trying to get fluent at it

[@Ephimerous2006]

One thing is to be "fluent" in every day life conversations, and another very different thing communicating fully in a Technical Field with the ability to correctly convey all your data and information in to the target language/s. Not to mention that all your Schooling Accreditation/s need to be Legally translated and Certified. Such as Anerkennung, A foreign professional qualification is legally equivalent to a German professional qualification. You need to complete the recognition procedure for professional recognition. At the end you receive an official notice . This states whether your professional qualification is recognised in Germany or Not.

[@florenciacostabel3323]

Thank you Max.

[@skanderhaffar6958]

I am currently researching moving to Germany for work and stumbled upon your video. Thanks for your efforts in putting together this concise, clear & unformative info video about the major point of living in Germany. Very helpful. Keep up the good work Max, here's my like & subscription - you deserve it!

[@parabelluminvicta8380]

why? you're gonna ruin your life germany is no more when you get out you have the fear someone will stab you, don't ruin your life coming here its not worth. Germanistan is falling down i do live there just don't when I have the possibility i will move back to italy.

[@dembi2770]

​@@parabelluminvicta8380 while it is getting more dangerous it hasnt come to that point. Although it does depend on the city. I live in solingen, the city wich was in the news a few months ago for a crazy guy stabbing people but i can go out at midnight feeling safe. Just be careful at festivals and such.

[@wewlad-n1g]

I've lived here since 2011 and the good days are long gone. The advantages of this country - healthcare, low cost of living, low rent and above all safety are now all pretty much over. There are just too many people and too few opportunities, which is what the various government parties seem to have wanted. I would not suggest coming here unless you have at least organized somewhere very cheap to rent because your pocket will be picked from everything else OR if you're a student and have access to student accommodation. Hopefully by the time you're finished the job market will have recovered because outside of very specialist positions that all require prior experience, you will struggle with that too.

[@emma_maze]

@parabelluminvicta8380 what the fuck are you on about? The rate of violent crime has steadily decreased, unless you're counting police violence 💀

[@Blengcrazy]

Hi I am a Chinese and I really grateful to what you provide us. ❤I'll keep focusing on you. Good luck😊

[@cocooavu2907]

Can you please make a more in depth video about ausbildung or particularly ausbildung nursing? Amazing video as always xx

[@AlexaAriGo]

Great Video,thank you!

[@Aphrodite77798]

Excellent summary. Thank you so much, sir!

[@BhawinJagad]

Hey thanks for all these details - really appreciate your taking your time to collate all this in one single video.

[@clow6539]

Wow thank you for posting this!

[@petitblanc7343]

Literally saw the lack of an instant transfer fee in my banking app today, and was surprised...so that's why

[@juliajuhasz7679]

Good evening! I have found your chanel just now and I must say, I am so proud of you because you are so young, talented, smart. I hope, my son, who is 10 years old right now, is going to turn out to be the same one day :) What I wanted to high light here is, that yes, cool, more skilled ppl are allowed to come to Germany from the putside of the EU, will be easier the process, but trust me, we have many many skilled ppl here also from the EU, like myself and I had to just give up and start a new type of life, new carrier, find an other school and I am 41 years old. I am professional social helper as my degree says, I am from Hungary, I also speak English and German and this process to let your degree to be accepted is just terrible. I live not so far from Bamberg and I should travel to München 3 times a week at least a year long to extra study for this process, meanwhile I am a full time worker and a mother. I should pay a lot, travel a lot, everything takes time etc so I gave it up. We have many skilled workers here whom have no chance to work on a level where they actually are. The higher health insurance I don't mind if the service will get better, like I can have appoitment easier.

[@ashishrauniyar9904]

Great, clean and straightforward content! Subscribed!

[@maila2359]

You are such a good communicator! you go far kid!

[@iandonahue8280]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@mikesrandomchannel]

Very useful video, Max!

[@chillguy-DayInTheLife]

As a German I didn’t know all of this! Looking forward for more videos like this 😊

[@rendapangestuchannel]

Thanks max

[@TiereckeIL]

1. The immediate transfer is going to be free only from October 2025. From January, banks must offer it - but it doesn't have to be for free. 2. The 30% tax break is like the dertigpercentregeling in the Netherlands. Expats could be taxed only on 70% of their salary, because they are not supposed to stay in Germany forever and get pension. In addition, all their rights (unemployment, etc) are going to be only on 70% of their salary. So if you get unemployment benefits which are 70% of your salary, you'll get only 70% of the 70% of your salary, so just 49% of your salary. Also your pension rights are going to be deducted.

[@ytfanfan]

IMO, 42% tax above 300k makes more sense. Taxing 42% for people making 68.4k is a huge percentage. Less people who can accrued funding to risk and bootstrap their dream business means lower the chances of more successful German found companies to hire more local people for more local development. All the tax policy over the decades has been about keeping the pension a float and only that.

[@VolcanicPenguin]

100% this and it will only get worse as the aging demographic gets older.

[@renatosilva5544]

Did you actually listen?? 42% is only taxed ABOVE the 68, so if you make 70 only 2k will be taxed 42%!!! The rest will be taxed normally.

[@ytfanfan]

@ Taxing above 68k is not enough in 2025 and forward with inflation, rising rent, and cost for the statutory health insurance, especially if a nation wants to encourage innovations and business development in all areas. Long-term vision is needed along with the understanding of the limit on general tax payer driven nation growth, the aging population vs tech innovation trajectory.

[@chikodinwosu1249]

Hi Max, this video is very informative and educative. Thanks. Can you make a video on insurance in germany, especially for international students/ immigrants?

[@robertwilson4295]

thank you so much for such an informative video.

[@renevillela129]

Thank you so much for the video!

[@SaurabRao]

This helps a lot, thanks!

[@Artattic_123]

Thanks for your information bro I am planning to pursue my masters in germany and your videos are helping me a lot. Loovveeeeee youuu 🫶✨💗

[@0000rina]

danke für das video :) es ist super übersichtlich, das wird sehr vielen leuten helfen.

[@Ifunanya-cc1iu]

Straight to the point ❤️

[@ZilchTheBeast]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@Icarsuss]

informative, as always !

[@TimwiTerby]

Lose the burnt-in subtitles. There’s already a subtitles feature on KZbin. I want to be able to turn them off.

[@ev-olution8597]

You forgot to mention the property tax reform. Which will hit hard most of the property owners. Because finanzamt is allowed to evaluate your property value without even seeing it. And in some regions it's almost impossible to argue their decision because they do not accept professional evaluation.

[@ladyhoffmann]

Its so informative. I have that D ticket and I only compute around leipzig. Still it's cheaper than paying per day

[@UpperMoon95]

Greetings from a german. First of all good Video and nicely done content! For a future video you should have an eye on the february elections coming up. Even you are not allowed to vote its good to know what can possibly happen.

[@mohamedthasleem6046]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@gpolonia]

Amazing video. I'm so glad I found this website

[@gelleofficial6603]

Thanks alot brother for explaining Germany 2025

[@vicchv9325]

The health insurance is a huge increase! I have never understood how we’re „publicly insured „ (Techniker Krankenkasse) but it costs us thousands annually and we still pay thousands more on dental and vision. If we lost our income would we also loose health insurance?

[@teoleno4019]

I hate the Krankenkasse system here. They take way too much out of my paycheck, even tho I only use one dentist appointment a year. It's ridiculous.

[@Denny-qodc]

Amazing short to the point concentrated information, nailed it!!

[@Herodude-n1x]

Could you also make a video about the following : 1. Current political situation in Germany and how it may affect immigration ? 2. What will be the possible changes to the skilled immigration policy if CDU/CSU, wins the national elections this year ? 3. Could you also talk about the rising Anti immigrant sentiment in Germany ? Because these are some important topics that future migrants as well as current immigrants who are already living in Germany should know about

[@parabelluminvicta8380]

I will tell you what the german political situation, the left is doing the impossible to not let the ADF win the election even the comunist eruropean socialist union want to interfere with the german election, its insane what happening the super double standard from the european union is pathetic.

[@JDxZ7]

There is no anti-immigrant sentiment, it's mostly that we Germans don't want foreigners to commit violence and live in safety and not be scared that our children or women or elderly people get attacked by foreigners. This is the effect of illegal immigration of primitive cultures who can't live in a civilized society. That's the only issue. We don't have any problems with people from Japan, Vietnam, Europe, Indians or America. It's a particular culture from a primitive region of the world who cause the same issues in Scandinavia and other European Countries and we as Germans have the right to stop the invasion of people who literally hate us and our values. Other then that everyone who is willing to integrate and not live by our benefit system is welcome. I think this should be actually common sense at least in civilized societies. Btw my Grandparents came also a immigrants in the 60s and have been productive members of our society and forced their kids to BE german and not live in a parallel ghetto society.

[@lorandmarton5279]

Would be nice to add the links in the description

[@fernandotabora]

Super helpful man! Sad about the jump in health insurance 😅

[@kamikazekitty4575]

Thank you for the quick overview. My bf has dual citizenship, and we might get married and move to Germany in 2ish years. He grew up speaking some German, but I'm starting from scratch so it's nice to have news in English until I have a foundation.

[@ZodiacVibes95]

Amazing video

[@mladen5140]

Danke für das Video

[@neonboy1998]

Hi brother your videos are really helpful and this one I didn't even know was happening. Also can you cover the current political status of the country ? Facts like if it is a risk to come to Germany in the current status of the country and what not ? Thannk you again

[@Bameranting]

We need more videos like this

[@Mythichor]

Since you’re knowledgeable about education and opportunities in Germany, I thought you might be the perfect person to ask for advice. If you know any companies offering internships or any resources to help me get started, I’d really appreciate your guidance. Thank you so much for your help!

[@Xica448]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@Mythichor]

I have some experience in programming with Java, AI, cloud computing, and even concept car design, and I’d love to apply these skills in a real-world setting. I believe an internship in Germany would not only help me learn more about these areas but also provide exposure to innovative technologies and the work culture there. If you have any suggestions for companies or resources where I can look for internship openings, or any advice on getting started, I’d really appreciate it! Thanks so much for your help, and I look forward to hearing from you.

[@bro684]

That's great

[@stanstrum]

I'm in the same position. I'm having trouble meeting visa requirements though :/

[@HmmNonn]

You have such a valuable content

[@siamakalaei1148]

Good updates. Dankeschön. ❤

[@Christinenafuna2424]

Hi @ siamakalaei Are you staying in Germany. I'm coming to Germany in August

[@siamakalaei1148]

@ Hi, yes I'm staying here. Nice to here that, Germany is wonderful.

[@calosmart4338]

Thank you so much

[@vargaszilard2425]

I would look in to that Grundfreibetrag, because as I know, you get taxed the whole amount, if you go above that amount.

[@mareculla1]

A little note with the train tix, please be exact with information as I believe it was introduced 2021 for 9,99Eur to boost the travel on trains, that caused a little chaos with overcrowded trains. The following year tickets have risen to 49Eur, still a total bargain compared with 2020 and before. Please inform throughly.

[@maxmoanz6561]

Im American and my wife is German. The last five years has really changed our opinion on wanting to stay here. It feels so pointless trying to build a life here.

[@emma_maze]

The US is just as messed up, we're just their little lapdog and feeling the consequences of that.

[@diffpizza]

I got in Germany about two months ago, and I am really liking how down to Earth some of these legislations are. They seem to really care about the wellness of the population, or so is my first impression.

[@nanakojoconsult1152]

i was particularly excited about the free instant transfer part 🤩🤩

[@AshkPunk]

I'm thinking about moving to Germany, trying to find a way. Video helped a lot to understand the situation better.

[@pewlivepie5006]

Thank you

[@JeanettJuhrte]

Ich finde deinen Kanal super

[@SedatKPunkt]

That sounds so good that I'm thinking about returning to Germany 🤔

[@xypheli]

At some universities the Deutschland ticket is free/included in the Semesterbeitrag :O)

[@priyankavlogs5680]

Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful contents. Lots of love from India.

[@Azzegag-imed_Eddine]

thanks bro

[@OND0]

meanwhile in madrid the public transport fee is 8-10 euros for people under 30. and the transport is decent. nocturnal busses circulate for a proper amount of time...

[@UpperMoon95]

Comparison makes 0 sense since you can travel through whole germany with the Deutschlandticket and not only one city.

[@OND0]

@@UpperMoon95 it makes zero sense because it wasnt a comparison :)

[@HUEHUEUHEPony]

​@@UpperMoon95In luxemburg regional, bus and Metro is a free service for the entire country, Germany should be ashamed of being inferior

[@feynstein1004]

@@OND0 😂😂😂

[@AgrimMishra-f8l]

I am in class 10 and I am searching for a country to study abroad, your video helps me great

[@emma_maze]

Running public transport isn't cheap because we aren't subsidising the hell out of it like we're doing with literally anything that produces more greenhouse gases ☺️

[@mervveedd1723]

Hi, great video thank you so much. Could you make a video about tax returns? It feels very complicated how to fill accurate information because there are tons of things they ask.

[@EnginevsMotor]

Hey! That skilled immigration act seems to be just a cover for something else...maybe I am wrong. I've been personally trying to move to Germany for the past few year, from a EU country with almost 10 years of experience as a mechanical engineer and so far was impossible, no interest. Now I wonder, how and why a non-EU citizen can do it faster and easier? Happy New Year!!

[@vicchv9325]

It sounds like they want to fill certain positions- maybe health care? hence the no degree needed.

[@abhijeetrathod01]

Nice and to the information without wasting time. Are you going to make B1 Speedy German course

[@maxyoko]

Yes, it is already in preparation :)

[@thulasideva9410]

Thanks

[@pmalan7608]

Why are healthcare/insurance companies raising their rates?

[@saiddilekci3427]

ich wohne hier seit 1-1,5 halb Jahr und dieses Info ist wirklich gut. Danke dir es war sehr hilfreich

[@denis3524]

Yeah the unlittimited travel was never a problem for students, cause they had it bevor for my uni it was 300 euro (for the semester 6 months)around and had every public transport to ic in it.

[@antonino_go]

DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHERE CAN I SEE THE TAX BREAK FOR SKILLED WORKERS THING????? 🗣🗣🙏

[@ernestdolog3354]

These changes will be automatically applied to ones salary, or need to fill tons of papers, and send them out to various ministries to get the benefits?

[@obornyi2407]

It's like always, mostly useless. They tell everyone in the news how mothers will get 10 Euro more Kindergeld, and everyone thinks wow how nice. But they will at the same time order another authority office to take 10 Euros away from for example Kindesunterhalt. But still everyone thinks wow they give mothers 10 euros more

[@emma_maze]

Well, unfortunately there's plenty of fools in this country that don't do any research beyond reading headlines they walk past.

[@Andrei2ii]

Hi, thank you for the content, could you please provide some links in the description to support your words? You've said in the video about new laws but there are no links to any official source.

[@findolinfly]

I'm German. Thanks for the information! :D

[@Fuutor]

Better title idea: Germany changelog reveals massive balance changes (all in favor of its player-base)!😱😭

[@maxyoko]

good one 😂

[@seth8394]

Bro make a video titled “Is Germany overrated?”

[@jalbhdr3863]

Yes i also agree in this

[@maxyoko]

It's definitely not overrated haha But I'll make a video talking about if it's worth it to come to Germany

[@gprice5640]

The Germans love organizing. Presently, it is a shell game as to who will pay for the services. Management has costs, which will be very dynamic as the political temperature increases.

[@illiazo]

what do you mean by pre-aproval? It would have been appreciated if you also put the sources on the description, but thank you for the great insights nonetheless!

[@erayagdogan3389]

I am going to apply this year for a master's degree in Germany. Thanks for the updates 👍

[@G--92-wh8sf]

Could you emphasize more on new blue card requirements?

[@leldejansone7645]

Wow a lot of good news, actually! Too bad about TK though, I was considering switching over to them, not anymore though.

[@giorgosbaknis2354]

Quick question about the tax-free allowance in Germany: Is it applied monthly (e.g., €12,000 tax-free allowance divided into €1,000 per month), or is it applied cumulatively? For example, if someone earns €2,000 per month, do the first 6 months' salaries remain tax-free until the €12,000 is reached, or is the tax-free allowance spread evenly across all monthly earnings? Also, does the tax for each month calculate the yearly gross salary based only on that month's income? For instance, if you earn €3,000 in one month, does the system assume an annual salary of €36,000 (€3,000 × 12) just for that month’s tax calculation?

[@effyelvira]

It's cumulative. When i get paid i get a monthly slip with the cumulative amount in the year. So i control it that way.

[@feynstein1004]

@@effyelvira This isn't relevant to the OP but I just noticed that now I can recognize small German things when writing in English. For example, translating "kontrollieren" as "controlling" when a better translation would be "checking". Not that I'm criticizing you. On the contrary, I find it kind of cute lol

[@effyelvira]

@@feynstein1004 I made the mistake from using Spanish 🤣

[@feynstein1004]

@@effyelvira Oh. My bad 😅 I still find it cute tho 🙂

[@HUEHUEUHEPony]

Why don't they make car parking more expensive??

[@Mythichor]

I'm currently in 10th grade and looking for internship opportunities in Germany this summer, particularly in AI, software development, or automotive technology. I’d love any advice or suggestions on where to look for internships, or if you know of any companies or contacts that might help. I really appreciate any guidance you can provide. Thanks a lot!

[@sdvcs-o2v]

make a ved about the best assurances out there in germany, as employed or as a student

[@ወዲውጩ]

Can you please let us know for students already insured in the statutory health insurance but who turned 30, they already pay double the premiums, how much more would we have to pay now