In Germany, amateurs' use of the 70 MHz band appears to be in limbo as of January 1st. The annual temporary-use permit that had been in place expired on the 31st of December. The regulator has taken no action to renew it.

The Novice-level -- the middle licence class in Germany -- amateur radio licenses have had temporary permission to use the 6-metre band. The nation's regulator, BNETzA a Federal Agency, has not extended these operating privileges for Class E license holders. Any amateurs wishing to transmit on 50 MHz in Germany must hold a Class A, full license, which has had permanent access to the band since June 2024.