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Gen Z Riots in Germany: The Halloween Night We Saw Coming

Politik & Gesellschaft · November 1, 2026

Gen Z Riots in Germany: The Halloween Night We Saw Coming

On Halloween night 2026, the protests of the German initiative “Gen Z regelt” (roughly “Gen Z sorts it out”) turned violent in several major cities. On the afternoon of 31 October, more than 100,000 young people in over 30 cities marched against military conscription, for more money in education …

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Incorrect Tax Assessment in Germany: One Month to Object, and What Can Be Fixed After

Finance

Incorrect Tax Assessment in Germany: One Month to Object, and What Can Be Fixed After

November 1, 2026

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Direct Marketing for Solar in Germany: Mandatory Above 100 kW, Rarely Worth It Below

Energy

Direct Marketing for Solar in Germany: Mandatory Above 100 kW, Rarely Worth It Below

October 31, 2026

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Audi's US Plant: What Germany Needs to Learn

Politik & Gesellschaft

Audi's US Plant: What Germany Needs to Learn

October 30, 2026

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Grid Fee Exemption for Battery Storage: Why 1 January 2027 Now Decides

Energy

Grid Fee Exemption for Battery Storage: Why 1 January 2027 Now Decides

October 29, 2026

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Germany's Active Pension: 2,000 Euros a Month Tax-Free

Finance

Germany's Active Pension: 2,000 Euros a Month Tax-Free

October 28, 2026

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Suspension of Enforcement in German Tax Law: How to Stop the Tax Office Collecting

Finance

Suspension of Enforcement in German Tax Law: How to Stop the Tax Office Collecting

October 27, 2026

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sonnen Insolvency: What Battery Owners Should Do Now

Energy

sonnen Insolvency: What Battery Owners Should Do Now

October 26, 2026

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Minus 1% Before, Plus 12.4% After: What the Midterms Do to Markets

Finance

Minus 1% Before, Plus 12.4% After: What the Midterms Do to Markets

October 26, 2026

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Record Retention Periods in Germany: 8 Years for Vouchers, 10 for Books, What Goes in 2027

Founder Life

Record Retention Periods in Germany: 8 Years for Vouchers, 10 for Books, What Goes in 2027

October 25, 2026

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Letters After Company Registration in Germany: Which Are Real and Which Are Just Offers

Founder Life

Letters After Company Registration in Germany: Which Are Real and Which Are Just Offers

October 24, 2026

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