‘Housing is a human right’: Rent activists step up pressure ahead of German elections
Housing campaigners from across Germany have banded together ahead of the September elections to demand an immediate rent freeze and affordable housing for all.
Five factors that will shape your life in Europe in the 2020s
From the pandemic to political shocks, we've come to expect the unexpected. But what are the big trends that will shape your quality of life and your career in Europe this decade? We take a look with some help from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
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Election 2021: How do Germany’s political parties want to tackle rising rents?
There is major agreement between all of the parties represented in the Bundestag that rising rents in Germany are a problem that needs to be tackled after this autumn's election. But what exactly are they planning to do about it?
The dos and don’ts of communication in international workplaces
Ever found pursuing an international career creates certain challenges when it comes to communication – or, should we say, miscommunication? Two experts at the University of Cambridge guide you through how to become a better communicator and avoid the pitfalls of international workplaces.
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Merkel’s climate strategy called into question at last visit to motor show
No German leader's diary would be complete without a visit to the venerable IAA motor show, which welcomes Angela Merkel on Tuesday for the last time in her chancellorship.
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Five things to know about tap water in Germany
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10 apps to download if you’re moving to Germany
EU recommends tighter restrictions on American tourists as US removed from Covid safe travel list
The EU removed the US and five other countries from its travel safe list on Monday, meaning visitors, particularly those not vaccinated against Covid-19, could face tighter restrictions on travel to Europe. Individual member states can decide how to act.
How much longer will the pandemic continue in Germany?
After a year and a half of the Covid pandemic in Germany, many are wondering how much longer terms such as '3G', booster jab and lockdown will have to remain in their vocabulary.
Busting the myths around zebra crossings – the rocky rules of German roads
Ahead of Germany's 'Zebra Crossing Day' on September 1st, experts have busted some common myths about right of way on German roads. Here are the rules you'll need to bear in mind when encountering these hotly debated traffic zones.
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10 facts that help explain the German language
OPINION: Germany is failing its Afghan helpers – out of fear of repeat of 2015 refugee crisis
Haunted by the spectre of a repeat of the 2015 refugee crisis, the German government is being disastrously slow in fulfilling its duty to Afghans who worked with it over the past 20 years, argues Jörg Luyken.
German words you need to know: Das Tohuwabohu
Although perhaps not known for being messy or chaotic, Germans still have a great word for when a situation like this occurs.
UK introduces a new car sticker requirement for driving in Germany
There have been a lot of big changes in travel between Germany and the UK since the end of the Brexit transition period, but now the UK has introduced another - a new sticker requirement for British drivers.
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Working in Germany: A weekly roundup of the latest jobs news and talking points
Every week The Local brings you a roundup of the latest jobs news and topics around working in Germany. Here we look at the updates to workplace Covid health rules, sinking unemployment and the slow return to office life.
Munich and Berlin among the ‘most popular university cities in the world’
Munich is the second most popular university city in the world, according to a new ranking.
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Seven aspects of Austrian culture foreigners should embrace
Every country has its own unique culture. In Austria there are several aspects that foreigners should embrace, from adopting a healthy work-life balance to indulging in coffee and cake.
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