Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Germany’s Constitutional Court

January 22, 2025

German town’s tax on disposable packaging upheld at high court

Under the tax, the city charges €0.50 ($0.52) for packing such as disposable coffee cups and trays and €0.20 for cutlery and items such as straws.

German court
December 4, 2023

German vice chancellor cancels COP28 visit due to budget crisis

German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck on Monday cancelled a trip to the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai due to the budget crisis at home.

German Economy Minister, Robert Habeck