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3.8 million people in Germany live in households behind on utility bills
In 2025 this represented 4.6% of the population, slightly below 5.0% a year earlier.
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In 2025 this represented 4.6% of the population, slightly below 5.0% a year earlier.
Energy was the main driver, rising 10.5% year on year, while fuel prices jumped 27.7%.
New rules cover environmental advertising, tax assistance and alcohol consumption at railway stations. Deutsche Bahn plans to phase in a nationwide station alcohol ban by 15 October.