Key Changes for March 2025: Travel, Pensions, and Seasonal Adjustments

March brings higher health insurance costs for retirees, new travel options, and the start of daylight saving time in Germany.

Retirees in Germany will see reduced pension payments as increased health insurance contributions take effect in March.
Deutsche Bahn introduces a new direct ICE train route connecting Munich and Rostock, starting March 8, enhancing long-distance travel options.
EasyJet expands its flight offerings between Germany and Italy, adding six new routes including Hamburg-Milan and Munich-Rome.
Daylight saving time begins on March 30 in Germany, with clocks moving forward one hour from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM.
Construction projects will impact rail and road travel, including closures at Berlin's Tiefbahnhof and disruptions on routes in eastern Saxony.