Germany heads to the World Cup, the fuel tax cut ends and some states begin their summer holidays – here's a look at the significant changes coming to Germany this June.
Rachel Loxton - rachel.loxton@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 21 May 2026 13:06 CET
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The sun sets behind the beach promenade of Wangerooge Island. June brings the start of summer and school holidays in Germany. Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Peter Kuchenbuch-Hanken
Germany heads to the World Cup, the fuel tax cut ends and some states begin their summer holidays – here's a look at the significant changes coming to Germany this June.
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