Anyone convicted of possessing up to 25 grams of cannabis can apply to have it removed from the Federal Central Register.

German passport holders can travel to 194 countries and territories without a visa. It's the first top ranking since 2017.

Since June 2024, foreign residents can apply for naturalisation after five years. Previously, eight years were required.

In California, intended parents can be recognised as legal parents before birth. German law still treats the birth mother as the mother.

After a surrogacy abroad, the Düsseldorf Local Court recognised both fathers as parents. No adoption was required.

Using prohibited AI applications can cost up to €35 million or 7% of global turnover. A new AI Office will oversee enforcement.