Revoking a driving licence in Germany is a particularly drastic and stressful measure for those affected. It is especially the case when time-consuming and costly conditions - such as the completion of a medical-psychological examination (a so-called "MPU") - are attached to its reinstatement. Drivers who have had their driving licence revoked in Germany [...]
With 24 European nations set to compete and approximately 2.7 million tickets expected to be sold for the matches, the European Championship 2024 (Euro 2024) in Germany will be a major sporting event drawing vast crowds. Amidst the excitement and enthusiasm, both minor and major criminal offences committed by visiting fans are inevitable, ranging [...]
Numerous police measures have been taken in Germany as part of the EU sanctions that have been successively imposed against Russia since 2014—in coordination with the USA, the UK, Canada, and other partner countries—affecting exports and economic and media cooperation with Russia. On 24 February 2020, further sanctions were adopted, including the freezing of [...]
The annual Oktoberfest celebrations in Munich, Germany, attract millions of attendees from all over the world. Although for most tourists, it is a memorable occasion synonymous with joyous gatherings, flowing beer, and a sense of unbridled revelry, there are potential risks involved. Legal difficulties and being arrested at Oktoberfest can make an unforgettable festival [...]
Given the increasing number of tax audits currently taking place, those offering holiday accommodation in Germany should be well advised to check their information on income and value-added tax as well as on the cultural and tourism tax due in some areas.Only recently, the Hamburg tax authorities issued a clear warning to landlords after requesting [...]
Speeding is a common traffic violation with significant legal consequences in Germany. While driving at high speeds may be tempting, it is necessary to remember that the German government takes traffic safety very seriously and has strict laws and rules to deter and punish speeding violations. Even on the world-famous Autobahn network, it is [...]
Since the measures to contain the Covid-19 pandemic were relaxed for vaccinated people, many fake vaccination certificates have been circulating. These are often forgeries by private individuals posing as doctors. These false vaccination certificate documents a vaccination against the coronavirus that did not take place. Quite a few people see this as a business [...]
Cryptocurrencies enjoy great popularity, and trading in Bitcoin and other currencies is steadily increasing. But it also harbours many risks and dangers. Not only are cryptocurrencies subject to considerable price fluctuations, and they are therefore associated with significant risks of loss. The rising trade in cryptocurrencies also leads to increased fraudulent activities and hacker [...]
On 1 July 2021, the "Act on the Further Development of the Code of Criminal Procedure and on the Amendment of Other Provisions" of 25 June 2021 came into force. Old regulations have been amended with this law, and new regulations have been introduced into the German Criminal Procedure Code (StPO). The changes are [...]
Being able to maintain one's mobility as an EU citizen or third-country national in Germany is not only for professional or tourist reasons. For example, the sudden imposition of a driving ban or the order to revoke a driving licence can quickly ruin a planned stay abroad. The fundamental question is often asked whether [...]