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German labor law reforms and judicial updates

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Latest: German labor law requirements for employment termination

In July 2026, Germany’s labor law landscape saw significant updates regarding dismissal protections and employment flexibility. Existing procedures allow employees with at least six months of service in companies with mo

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German regional rail track access charge dispute

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Latest: German rail associations sue over regional track access charges

German federal states and rail associations have initiated legal action at the Cologne Administrative Court to contest rising track access charges (Trassenpreise) for regional passenger rail. The dispute follows a March

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German rail competition and Deutsche Bahn monopoly disputes

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Latest: Deutsche Bahn sues to contest rail capacity mandates for competitors

Private railway operators in Germany have accused the state-owned Deutsche Bahn of maintaining a quasi-monopoly through systematic bias. Critics argue that the lack of separation between infrastructure and transport serv