In the new month, consumers can expect a whole series of changes and innovations. From the 9-euro ticket, sick leave by phone to the agreed heating cost subsidy for low earners, there is a lot.
New from June 1st: That changes for consumers
From June 1st, the 9-euro ticket will be valid, which allows you to use the Local transport as a flat rate allows. Buses, trams, S-Bahn, U-Bahn and regional trains can be used, IC and ICE and buses from private providers cannot. The ticket is valid until August 31, but has to be purchased anew every month for 9 euros.
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As a further measure of the federal government’s relief package, the tank discount. The tax rate for petrol falls by almost 30 cents and that for diesel by around 14 cents. Value added tax is no longer payable on the part of the energy tax that is no longer applicable. The regulation applies until August 31st. It remains to be seen how much of this will reach consumers.
With the heating allowance low-income earners should be relieved of the sharp rise in heating costs. Those entitled to housing benefit receive a one-off payment of 270 euros, two-person households 350 euros. Trainees and students with student loans can look forward to 230 euros.
The first corona certificates are expiring
The first will run in mid-June Corona certificates away. Digital vaccination certificates for twice vaccinated people that were issued a year ago will expire on June 14th. The Corona warning app and the CovPass app warn affected users 28 days in advance. The vaccination status, on the other hand, is retained if there is proof of a booster.
the 3G proof requirement According to the new Corona entry regulation, this will no longer apply from June 1st. Those entering Germany no longer have to prove that they have been vaccinated, recovered or tested – unless they are entering from a virus variant area.
With the end of June comes the end of the free ones Corona citizen tests. They are only possible until June 30th. People will then be asked to pay at the test centers.
The one introduced in the meantime Sick leave by phone ends on May 31st. Accordingly, from June 1st you will have to visit the doctor in person again to get a sick note. The certificate of incapacity for work is alternatively available via video consultation, if offered.
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Some foreign driver’s license can be rewritten more easily. If the residence has been in Germany for six months, a driving license from Albania, Great Britain, Gibraltar, Kosovo and Moldova can be more easily converted into the German equivalent.
In food, the white dye Titanium dioxide banned, which is suspected of being carcinogenic. Consumer advocates are also calling for a ban on titanium dioxide in medicines and sunscreen.
Internet Explorer quietly says goodbye
Of the Internet Explorer is finally history. Microsoft will end support on June 15th. The Microsoft Edge browser will remain in IE mode until at least 2029.
And don’t forget: stand in June public holidays but not all apply everywhere. Whit Monday on June 6th is free nationwide. In Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland, Corpus Christi on June 16 is also a public holiday.