Sparkasse

A court has ruled that Sparkasse Göttingen must continue maintaining bank accounts for Rote Hilfe, a left-wing extremist organisation it sought to close. The decision sparks debate over banks' ability to sever ties with politically controversial groups. Separately, German banking news includes ING planning subscription models from 2027 with 35% commission, and a case of a pensioner defrauded of multiple withdrawals by fake Microsoft support.