Federal Council: Child benefit comes automatically, electric cars without environmental sticker
The Bundesrat has approved several laws to reduce bureaucracy. The relief measures for families are set to be introduced gradually from the beginning of 2027.
The German Bundesrat has approved several laws aimed at reducing bureaucracy. The introduction of automatic child benefit payments has been given the green light, with the law set to come into effect in early 2027. Currently, parents receive a welcome letter with a QR code leading to a pre-filled child benefit application after the birth of a child, but in future, child benefit will be paid out without an application if the family register has all the necessary information.
Electric cars will also no longer require an environmental sticker to drive in low-emission zones, with their licence plates, marked with an "E", serving as proof. This change is expected to save over six million euros per year.
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