Do I need a Visa or some kind of permission for a layover/stopover in the USA as a German citizen?

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Since you are qualified for the Visa Waiver Program, so you don't need any Visa (Transit Visa) for this layover, but you will definitely need an ESTA for your layover and taking connecting flight from US. ESTA is mandatory even for people from countries participating is visa waiver program.

Refer this question from Yahoo answer for clarification: Do i need USA visa for flight stopover?

ESTA adds a requirement for pre-authorization to the existing Visa Waiver Program. ESTA is not needed when arriving by land from Canada or Mexico (but this is not in your case). Passengers (including babies) without an ESTA may be denied check in, although it is possible to get one while at the departure airport.

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