Rachel Loxton - rachel.loxton@thelocal.com

Updated: Thu 13 Aug 2026 09:10 CET

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A man raises glasses of beer in Munich, southern Germany on April 23, 2026, during a festive event to celebrate the National Day of German Beer. (Photo by Michaela STACHE / AFP)

A rule that allows 14 and 15-year-olds to drink alcohol in Germany when supervised by an adult is set to be scrapped.