Important changes at the beginning of the year: What's new in 2025!

Important changes at the beginning of the year: What's new in 2025!

In January 2025, Germany will face extensive changes that will affect many areas of life. The minimum wage will be increased: From January 1st, employees will receive 12.81 euros per hour, an increase of 41 cents compared to 2024. This increase also affects mini-jobs, where the earning limit rises from 538 euros to 556 euros. In addition, the Germany ticket is becoming more expensive and will cost 58 euros instead of 49 euros per month, which presents commuters with new considerations. This is intended to maintain the attractiveness of the ticket system despite rising prices finanzen.net reported.

Health and care in focus

Another central issue is nursing care insurance. The contribution rate increases by 0.2 percentage points to a total of 3.6 percent of the gross income for contributors. In the future, those without children will have to pay 4.2 percent. In addition, the electronic patient record (ePA) will be introduced in several model regions on January 15th. This digital file should make it possible to store medical reports and medication plans centrally, which could significantly improve medical care Federal Government.de announced.

In addition, from January 2025, dentists will no longer be allowed to use amalgam for new fillings. Instead, modern, tooth-colored materials are used that are more environmentally friendly. This is a right step towards health and environmental protection. Overall, there are clear improvements in the financial situation of many households, while at the same time new rules and fees are changing the usual picture, for example for part-time jobs and in the health sector.