Overview
- Deutsche Bahn made its Familienticket permanent and bookable for travel from 1 November; a round trip for up to five people costs €99.99 and includes seat reservations on long‑distance trains.
- The Familienticket carries clear eligibility limits and two price tiers: it requires at least one adult (age 15+) and one child (up to 14), covers up to two adults and three children on standard fares, and costs more if local‑train segments are added.
- The European Union’s new processing fee of €2 per distinct non‑EU item took effect on 1 November and will raise costs for small imports, with retailers likely to pass the charge to customers.
- Stricter rules for buy‑now‑pay‑later and tiny loans take effect in Germany on 20 November, requiring creditworthiness checks and fuller cost and risk disclosures for offers under €200.
- Deutsche Bahn has asked Deutschlandticket subscribers to accept a 2027 price rise to €66.80 or cancel by 30 November, and many car‑insurance contracts share the same late‑November cancellation deadline, creating a cluster of consumer decisions.