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Germany Tightens Oversight of Low-Value Imports and Expands Pension Options for Mini-Job Workers

A new European Union handling fee for low-value parcels from non-EU online retailers has taken effect at German customs centers, while mini-job workers can now voluntarily return to mandatory pension insurance to build future retirement benefits.
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