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. It’ll give you […]
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€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 Start Pension). The goal of
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). The employer must offer this information in writing no later than
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
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