For Members
Fronleichnam: What you should know about Germany’s public holiday in six states
The day is celebrated as a public holiday in six German states (and two other regions) on Thursday. We explain its origins and how it's observed.
For Members
Why could Germany’s €49 ticket threaten semester tickets for students?
A recent legal opinion suggests that Germany's €49 monthly ticket deal could jeopordise the future of the 'Semesterticket'.
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PODCAST: Residency permit backlogs and can foreigners in Germany ever be seen as German?
In our new episode we talk about German lakes, a new night train service, why so many people are becoming German citizens, the impact of backlogs on residency permits, discrimination experienced by people from migrant backgrounds and identity and June events.
