Changes in Rental Rates, Elderly Care Services, Dietary Consultations Effective from July 2025 - Changes in pension, retirement, and dietary habits commence from July 2025
Starting from July 2025, several significant changes are set to take effect in Germany, impacting pensions, elderly care, and allowances for members of the Bundestag.
**Pension Increase** Pensioners can look forward to a 3.74% increase in their monthly benefits, translating to an additional approximately €66 per month. This increase also applies to disability pensions, with additional bonuses for those whose pensions started earlier [1][3]. However, due to this increase, around 73,000 pensioners may surpass the basic tax exemption threshold of €12,096 per year and be required to file tax returns, potentially facing new taxes [1][3].
**Enhancements in Elderly Care** Improvements in elderly care are on the horizon, including easier access to caregiver support (Verhinderungspflege) and a higher minimum wage for care workers. These changes aim to enhance the quality and availability of care services [1].
**Bundestag Allowances** While there is no direct mention of special changes exclusive to Bundestag members regarding their pensions or allowances in the available information, generally, pension increases and care benefits adjustments apply countrywide and would affect all pensioners, including former parliamentarians if they receive statutory pensions [1][3].
In the realm of elderly care, the minimum wage for nursing assistants is increasing to 16.10 euros, with qualified nursing assistants seeing a rise to 17.35 euros, and nursing professionals receiving a minimum wage of 20.50 euros [1]. Caregivers are also getting more flexibility as benefits for respite care and short-term care are combined into an annual total of 3,539 euros [1].
For retirees, a 3.74% increase in pension benefits is also on the horizon, starting July 1st [2]. For a standard pension with an average income and 45 contribution years, this means an increase of 66.15 euros per month [2].
Lastly, the tax return for the calendar year 2024 must be submitted by July 31, 2025, with an extended deadline for those who receive tax advice until April 30, 2026 [4].
These changes are designed to improve the lives of many in Germany, with pensioners set to benefit from increased benefits, while enhancements in elderly care aim to improve the quality and availability of care services.
In light of the changes in Community policy, retired individuals might face new financial obligations as they surpass the basic tax exemption threshold due to the pension increase, potentially requiring personal-finance management adjustments. Meanwhile, vocational training opportunities for care workers in elderly care sectors are being expanded to boost the quality and availability of care services, supporting the personal-finance stability of caregivers.
