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.” The core principle
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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 step
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, Germany’s new military service law.
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, and sending drone strikes across
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 alongside your
Ukraine War Casualties Reach 1.8 Million After Four Years
On 24 February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Four years later, combined Russian and Ukrainian losses are reported to be as high as 1.8 million. The Centre for
No More Paperwork to Get Kindergeld
The German government has drafted a law to automatically pay the child’s benefit (Kindergeld) into your bank account. You no longer have to apply for it. The new law for
Become Eligible for Parental Allowance in Germany
Germany’s parental allowance (Elterngeld) is one of the most valuable financial benefits for new parents. But not every parent qualifies. If your income is too high, you lose your entitlement
Tax Saving Tip For Spouses
What Is the Ehegattenschaukel? The Ehegattenschaukel (spousal swing) is a tax-saving arrangement. In this, you sell your rental property to your partner/spouse. Your partner restarts the property depreciation at the
New Rental Reform to Fight High Rents in Germany
The rents in Germany are increasing consistently. This is good news for investors. However, for tenants, it has become very tough to find an affordable place to rent. How to