Germany is changing — BIG time.

In this video, we break down all major changes coming in 2026, including taxes, social security, minimum wage, family benefits, electricity prices, commuting deductions, digital administration, immigration reforms, and much more.

Whether you already live in Germany or plan to move here in 2026, these updates will affect your salary, net income, visa process, and daily life — so make sure you’re prepared.

✔ What you’ll learn in this video:

- Germany’s economic outlook for 2026

- The growing housing gap and what it means for renters & buyers

- Changes to Minijobs, salary transparency & minimum wage

- All new tax benefits: Grundfreibetrag, Kinderfreibetrag, Soli, Pendlerpauschale, 7% VAT

- Rising health & pension contributions (and how to avoid overpaying)

- Electricity price relief & EV company car perks

- The new digital administration, Work-and-Stay Agency & immigration upgrades

- The Chancenkarte — and why 2026 is a key year for expats

If you want to save money, optimize your taxes, or move to Germany with confidence, this video explains everything in simple terms — without the bureaucratic headache.

If you’re an expat, international student, skilled worker, or family living in Germany, 2026 might be the most important financial year you’ve ever faced.-----PerFinEx GmbH - Personal Finance for ExpatsThe #1 English-speaking & Independent Financial Planner in GermanyFurther legal information is available at perfinex.de/impressum