If you see your future in Germany then you might be considering applying for German citizenship. From fulfilling residency requirements to naturalising through marriage or descent, we look at the different ways to qualify.
As the holidays rapidly approach, there are plenty of strange German Christmas traditions that exist in local regions harking back to pagan days. From Santa's henchman to festive prune-sculptures, here's a look at four you may not know.
Any effort to combat anti-Semitism should be uncontroversial. But a resolution passed in Germany is under fire by many - including from the Jewish community - who say it will limit freedom of expression. James Jackson analyses what's going on.
Christmas is a time to spend with your family in Germany: even for convicted criminals. A festive policy allows hundreds of prisoners to be released early every year. But one state refuses to grant this amnesty.
After the disastrous elections in Berlin in 2021, Germany's top court has ruled on the number of districts in the capital that will have to repeat the vote for the Bundestag.
At a time of deep division and rising Islamophobia, author and commentator Melina Borčak talks to The Local about silly stereotypes, Germany's response to the Israel-Gaza war and why Muslims shouldn't all be tarred with one brush.
A law passed in the Bundestag is being hailed as a "quantum leap" in German healthcare and will allow for patients' records to be shared digitally and access to files via apps. Here are the key changes you need to know about.
With a vote on citizenship reforms delayed until next year amid coalition infighting, some may be worrying about whether Germany's dual nationality law will pass at all - but there's no need to lose hope just yet.
According to a report by the NGO Civicus, Germany is no longer an "open" country and freedom of expression has "narrowed" due to excessive crackdowns on climate and pro-Palestinian protesters.
With recent delays to the citizenship reforms and the slow naturalisation process, some might want to apply for German citizenship and then leave the country due to changes in life circumstances. Is this possible?
Ever since the terror attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7th, a particular German word has been used more than ever before: “Staatsräson.” But what does it mean and where does it come from?
Germany’s traffic-light coalition government are facing some tough choices after a blow to their budget, particularly on big projects to help make Germany’s economy more green. But how could some of these measures also affect ordinary people living in Germany?
Attacks on refugees and their accommodation in Germany increased sharply in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to a parliamentary response from the federal government.
If your internet contract is with Vodafone, you might have had a steep increase in your bill. In fact, the phone network is now subject to a class-action lawsuit by the German consumer protection organisation the VZBV.
Germany’s trade union for public sector workers Ver.di have announced two weeks of so-called “warning strikes” but how will they affect members of the public?
The much awaited first reading of the citizenship reform had been taken off this week’s parliamentary agenda amid in-fighting in the traffic-light government. So what happens next?
Germany's government met with state leaders on Monday at a summit in Berlin where it is hoped they will reach a breakthrough on the issue of migration. Local authorities say they are overwhelmed and lack funds.
With savers hammered by high inflation, banks in Germany are offering unorthodox options to make your money last longer. So what's the best way to stop your savings getting consumed by the rising cost of living?
A new study by the Institute for the Economy shows which parts of Germany cost the most and the least to live in. Between the most affordable regions and the priciest cities, the differences in rental costs were huge.
With state elections coming up on Sunday in Germany’s prosperous southern state, The Local looked at the policies of all the different parties to see what they could mean for international residents.
With state elections fast approaching in the central German state and a skills shortage a key issue, we looked at the policies of all the different parties to see what they could mean for international residents.
