June Brings Fresh Changes: Electrifying Advances, Smartphone Revolution, and Transformation of Allianz Arena for Women
June 2025: A Month of Transformative Changes
June 2025 promises a series of changes across various aspects of life in Germany. Here is an overview:
Recovery Leave after Miscarriage
Beginning June 1, 2025, women who suffer miscarriages after the 13th week of pregnancy will have access to legal maternity leave. This extends the recovery period for affected women and offers them much-needed protection.
Up to two weeks of leave will be granted for miscarriages after the 13th week.Up to six weeks of leave will be granted after the 17th week.Up to eight weeks will be offered after the 20th week.
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Revised Electricity Market Regulations
As of June 6, electricity providers can no longer retroactively switch customers upon moving. The new regulation aims to boost competition and give consumers more flexibility, as switching must now be completed within 24 hours, provided proper notice has been given.
German National Veterans' Day
June 15, 2025, marks Germany's inaugural National Veterans' Day. The day honors active and former members of the German Armed Forces for their service and dedication. The main ceremony takes place in front of Berlin's Reichstag, with numerous events taking place throughout the country.
Safety Inspection for Camping Gas Installations
Starting June 19, 2025, any vehicle equipped with a liquid gas installation for camping will require a professional inspection. Repeat inspections will be required every two years to ensure safety and prevent potential accidents.
Smartphone Updates
The EU's Ecodesign Regulation comes into effect on June 20, 2025. This regulation aims to improve smartphone sustainability by requiring updates for at least five years, improving battery life, and increasing the availability of replacement parts. The EPREL label, mandatory for all new smartphones, provides information on the energy efficiency and environmental impact of devices.
First Live Concerts at Munich's Allianz Arena
Munich's Allianz Arena opens its doors to live concerts starting from June 2025. Rock legends Guns'n'Roses will kick off the series on June 20 as part of their "Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things" tour.
Improved Accessibility for All
The Accessibility Enhancement Act, which aligns with the European Accessibility Act, will take effect on June 28, 2025. This legislation aims to improve the accessibility of products and services, allowing people with disabilities to participate more equitably in social life.
Measures include smartphones, cash machines, ticket machines, and smart TVs. The new authority responsible for monitoring compliance, the "Market Surveillance Authority for the Accessibility of Products and Services," is based in Magdeburg.
Pension Adjustments for Retirees
Pensions in Germany will increase by 3.74% from July 1, 2025. Retirees who retired before March 2004 will receive the increased payments as early as June 30. Those who retired from April 2004 onwards will receive the increases at the end of July. All pensioners will be informed about the adjustment by June 27 at the latest.
In the realm of women's health, a significant change is coming as women who experience miscarriages after the 13th week of pregnancy will now have access to legal maternity leave, effective from June 1, 2025.A revised electricity market regulation will take effect on June 6, prohibiting electricity providers from retroactively switching customers upon moving, aiming to boost competition and offer more flexibility to consumers.On June 15, 2025, Germany will celebrate its inaugural National Veterans' Day, honoring active and former members of the German Armed Forces for their service and dedication.Starting June 19, 2025, any vehicle equipped with a liquid gas installation for camping will require a professional inspection annually to ensure safety and prevent potential accidents.The EU's Ecodesign Regulation will come into effect on June 20, 2025, aiming to improve smartphone sustainability by requiring updates for at least five years, improving battery life, and increasing the availability of replacement parts.Live concerts will debut at Munich's Allianz Arena from June 2025, with Guns'n'Roses scheduled to perform on June 20 as part of their tour.On June 28, 2025, the Accessibility Enhancement Act, aligning with the European Accessibility Act, will come into effect, aiming to improve the accessibility of products and services, including smartphones, for people with disabilities.Pensions in Germany will increase by 3.74% from July 1, 2025, with retirees who retired prior to March 2004 eligible for adjusted payments as early as June 30, and those who retired from April 2004 onwards receiving the increases at the end of July.
