Germany Changed in 2026: 7 New Laws Explained Simply

Germany introduced important new laws starting January 1st, 2026, and these changes affect salaries, Mini-Jobs, visas, healthcare, transport, and worker rights. If you are: planning to move to Germany already living or studying in Germany working a Mini-Job applying for the EU Blue Card this video is for you. In this video, I break down 7 major German law changes for 2026 using a clear Before vs After format so you understand what changed and how it affects you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why 2025 information is outdated 00:56 Law #1: Minimum wage increase (€13.90/hour) 02:38 Law #2: Mini-Job income limit (2026) 03:41 Law #3: EU Blue Card salary requirements 06:07 Law #4: Deutschland ticket price change (€63) 08:15 Law #5: Salary transparency & fair pay law 11:51 Law #6: Health and Social Insurance Contribution 13:17 Law #7: International worker protection 14:30 Final thoughts for expats & workers 📘 THE 7 LAWS COVERED Minimum wage increase in Germany (2026) Mini-Job monthly income limit EU Blue Card salary threshold changes Deutschland ticket price update Healthcare & social insurance contributions Salary transparency & fair pay rules International worker protection law WHO THIS VIDEO IS FOR International workers in Germany Students & Mini-Job workers Expats & newcomers Anyone relocating to Germany in 2026 🔗 OFFICIAL INFORMATION https://www.make-it-in-germany.com https://www.bmas.de https://www.bahn.de 💬 JOIN THE COMMUNITY I’m documenting my journey of living and working in Germany and sharing honest, simple information to help others relocate and thrive here. If this video helped you, subscribe and be part of the community early. 💬 Comment below: Which law affects you the most? 🔍 KEYWORDS #Germany2026 #NewLawsGermany #LivingInGermany #GermanyUpdates #ExpatGermany #LifeInGermany #Bürgergeld #Mindestlohn #GermanTax#Germany new laws 2026 #Germany minimum wage 2026 #Mini Job Germany 2026 #EU Blue Card Germany 2026 #Germany salary transparency law #Germany international worker protection #Deutschlandticket 2026 #Germany2026 #NewLawsGermany #MiniJobGermany #EUBlueCard #Deutschlandticket