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- German word of the day: Wanderluston April 25, 2025 at 3:04 pm
This German word captures a human feeling so perfectly that it's even become popular in English. But beware, because the word is used quite differently between the two languages.
- Petition launched for political representation for Brits in Europeon April 25, 2025 at 3:00 pm
A petition has been launched calling on the UK government to install MPs to represent the interests of Brits living overseas - echoing systems that already exist in countries including France and Italy.
- How German ministers want to boost skilled migration and integrationon April 25, 2025 at 12:14 pm
State integration ministers have called for a more positive discussion around immigration, and better funding for language and integration courses throughout Germany.
- Bavaria approves first three cannabis clubs after German legalisationon April 25, 2025 at 10:00 am
Some of the harshest critics of legal cannabis come from Germany's southern state, where three cannabis clubs have just been approved. The state's conservative leadership says it doesn't change their goal of repealing the legalisation.
- What foreigners should know about Germany's digital ID cards and residence permitson April 25, 2025 at 8:59 am
Germany is pushing ahead with the digitalisation of its administrative services, with key changes to ID documents and residence permits coming in May. Here's what you need to know about the latest efforts to move the process online.
- How Germany's voting rules for foreigners compare to other countrieson April 24, 2025 at 3:20 pm
Germany has some of the tighter regulations regarding foreigners' voting rights compared other European countries, but it also has relatively lax requirements for citizenship.
- Tell us: What do you think of the drinking culture in Germany?on April 24, 2025 at 2:18 pm
From famous folk festivals like Oktoberfest to its summer beer garden culture, drinking plays a huge role in life in Germany. We'd love to know what surprised you about the country's boozy customs after moving here, and if you think it should change.
- Germany blames Trump tariffs for zero-percent growth forecastson April 24, 2025 at 12:42 pm
Germany's economy is expected to post zero growth in 2025, outgoing Economy Minister Robert Habeck said Thursday, blaming US President Donald Trump's trade policy.
- Is alcohol far too cheap in Germany?on April 24, 2025 at 11:06 am
New statistics on addiction revealed that around a fifth of the German population consume alcohol at dangerous levels. Are Germany's rock-bottom prices for beer, wine and spirits to blame?
- Fears EU plans to 'water down' air passengers' rights in reviewon April 24, 2025 at 9:40 am
The European Commission is currently conducting a review of its rules on compensation due to passengers whose flights are delayed or cancelled, with fears that it could weaken the generous protections that travellers within the EU enjoy.