Important legal changes and appointments that shape April. What you should definitely know from April 2025, here at a glance.
• Income limit for the purchase of parental allowance is reduced to 175,000 euros
• Test operation for a digital alternative to the physical vehicle registration certificate starts
• Price increase at Hermes
Stricter income limit for parental allowance
A significant change affects parental allowance. From April 1, 2025, the income limit will be reduced, so that only couples and single parents are entitled to parental allowance with a taxable annual income of a maximum of 175,000 euros. So far, this limit has been 200,000 euros. The aim of this measure is to provide parental allowance more specifically for families with lower and medium -sized incomes.
Digital vehicle registration starts as a pilot project
The Digitization Starting further: From April 2025, a test operation for the digital vehicle registration certificate starts. Drivers can test a special app that was developed together by the Federal Motor Transport Authority and the Bundesdruckerei. The digital solution is intended to supplement or even replace the physical vehicle certificate in the long term and reduce the administrative effort.
New questioning catalog for the driver’s license test
From April 2025 there will be changes in the theoretical driver’s license test. The revised questionnaire contains new tasks on important traffic situations, including right -hand regulations, right -wing turning and special traffic signs. The adaptation should ensure a realistic examination and increase traffic safety.
Price increases in Hermes packages
Supers have to adjust to higher costs: The parcel service provider Hermes increases prices for private shipping on April 1, 2025. All package classes are affected, with significant price increases to be expected in some cases. Hermes justifies the adaptation with increased costs for transport and logistics.
New travel regulations for Great Britain
Anyone who will travel to Great Britain from April 2, 2025 needs an electronic travel permit (Electronic Travel Authorization, ETA). This regulation concerns all tourists and business travelers from the EU. The ETA is valid for two years and must be requested online before starting the trip.
Editor finance.net