New laws in June 2025: maternity protection, electricity change and more!

New laws in June 2025: maternity protection, electricity change and more!

From June 2025, numerous new laws and regulations come into force in Germany. These contain important changes for different areas of life, from maternity protection to electricity providers. The new regulations aim to increase the quality of life of the citizens and to modernize the legal framework in several areas.

The accessibility law will come into force from June 28. It should improve accessibility for people with disabilities. Adjustments to ATMs, ticket machines and computer systems, which must be barrier -free from this date, are mandatory. Websites and apps from service providers must also meet accessibility requirements. Provider of passenger transport services obliges the law on barrier -free design of electronic tickets and transport information.

maternity protection and veteran day

From June 1, 2025, maternity leave will be improved in the event of miscarriages. Women who suffer a miscarriage from the 13th week of pregnancy are now entitled to staggered maternity protection, which ranges from two weeks from the 13th week to eight weeks from the 20th week. This regulation concludes a previous protective gap in the Maternity Protection Act and ensures that affected women must not be employed during the protection periods, unless they agree to work. These innovations are part of the Reform of the Maternity Protection Act to strengthen the protection of women in this difficult time and the employers will be granted the grant to the maternity allowance in full when a ban on employment is granted.

Another important day in June is the national veteranenag on June 15th is celebrated. It serves to appreciate the services of active and former soldiers of the Bundeswehr and should increase the visibility of their missions in society.

electricity provider change and energy label

From June 6th, consumers can now change their electricity provider within 24 hours. This regulation makes it easier for customers to change the provider and contributes to creating more competition in the electricity market. However, the previous notice periods with the old provider will exist, and there is no retroactive termination if there is a move.

A new EU label for smartphones and tablets will be introduced from June 20. In addition to the usual energy efficiency class (A to G), this label also offers information on the repair of the devices. Consumers receive information on dismantling, required tools and the availability of spare parts, which contributes to more sustainability in device production.

safety regulations for motorhomes and more

From June 19, 2025, a legal regulation will be introduced, which requires regular gas tests for liquid gas systems in motorhomes and caravans. These exams must be carried out every two years, whereby the first examination must take place before using new vehicles that have been used again. If there is non -compliance, fines between 15 and 60 euros.

The innovations mentioned covers a broad area of ​​life and aim to improve security, accessibility and support for specific population groups. Further information is available on the websites of the Federal Government as well as the respective news portals.