The EU Pay Transparency Directive Is Coming to Germany
A major shift in how employers handle salaries is coming. The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive 2023/970) must be implemented into German law by June 7, 2026....
€10 per Month For Your Child’s Retirement
Germany is planning to pay €10 a month into a personal investment account for every eligible school-aged child. The program is called the Frühstart-Rente (Early...
What Your German Employer Is Legally Required to Tell You
Since 1 January 2026, every employer in Germany must provide “Fair Integration” information to employees from non-EU countries (Drittstaatsangehörige)....
Find Funding for Projects in Developing Countries
If your company wants to expand into developing or emerging markets, finding the right funding used to mean hours of research across dozens of websites and agencies....
Bürgergeld Is Being Replaced: Changes That Affect You
The Bundestag passed a draft law on 5 March 2026 to reform the basic income support system for job seekers. The Bürgergeld payment will be renamed “Grundsicherungsgeld.”...
Your Rights When Incorrectly Treated by a Doctor in Germany
Learn about your rights if any of the following situations happen to you in Germany. How do you exercise your right when a doctor treated you incorrectly? The first...
German Students Protest Against New Military Service Law
On 5 March 2026, tens of thousands of high school students across Germany walked out of their classrooms in protest. They protested against the Wehrdienstmodernisierungsgesetz,...
The US-Iran War: What It Means for Your Wallet in Germany
On 28 February 2026, the US and Israel launched joint airstrikes on Iran. Iran retaliated by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, attacking Gulf energy infrastructure,...
Buchhaltungsbutler Accounting Software Review
Quick overview of BuchhaltungsButler accounting software Read our complete comparison of the best accounting software in Germany here -> How did we review BuchhaltungsButler...
Save Taxes on Severance Pay in Germany
Severance pay (Abfindung) is not subject to social security contributions. But it is subject to income tax. As you get the whole severance pay in a single month...