With soaring tuition fees, mounting debt, and political uncertainty at home, more Americans are turning to Europe for higher education opportunities. We look at what those from the US should know about applying to study in Germany.
Tax day is just around the corner for US citizens - and those living in Germany will want to file here first. Here are the most important dates (and extensions) to keep in mind during American tax season.
The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation known as the SAVE Act, which could have a major impact on the voting rights of Americans living in Europe.
If you are a US citizen living in Germany, saving money for retirement could be difficult to navigate, according to the many frustrated respondents to a survey of Americans in the country.
According to recent reports, President Donald Trump has plans to axe several US consulates in Germany, which could impact US citizens living in the country. Here's a look at the services US consulates provide to Americans living abroad.
The 59th Super Bowl is coming up, and fans in Germany have several options to watch the game. From TV broadcasts to live events, here’s how to catch all the action.
US lawmakers are to consider a bill to end citizenship-based taxation - which would mean that many Americans in Germany would no longer fall under the remit of the IRS and wouldn't have to file yearly US tax returns.
Interest in moving to Germany has surged among those who would rather avoid Trump's presidency. The Local spoke with an American in Berlin to unpack the differences between the countries, and how the president-elect may impact life.
Former President Donald Trump closed in on victory in the US election on Wednesday. We asked The Local’s American readers in Germany how they felt about the results.
People around the world will be glued to their screens to see who wins the US presidential election - Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. Here's how to keep up with the action from Germany if you're up for a late night (or early morning).
Kamala Harris, the Democratic party candidate for the US presidency, has written a letter for American citizens living abroad vowing to help them with matters such as taxes and banking. Her rival Donald Trump has already vowed to end double taxation.
Americans living in Europe face myriad tax and financial complications due to the US policy of citizenship-based taxation. Brandon Mitchener, executive director of the campaign group Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad, explains why the system needs to change.
What are the steps to apply for a baby's US passport from Germany? How long does it take? Here’s all the information and tips American parents in Germany should know before beginning the process.
Spring means the start of tax season for Americans. And the looming US tax deadline can be the source of several headaches for the thousands living in Germany.
More than 3,000 American citizens formally gave up their US citizenship last year but that number reflected a drop when compared to some recent years, with suggestions that many who are intending to renounce are delaying the move.
While everyone who moves to Germany faces their own particular challenges, Americans living and working in the country are increasingly reporting anxiety and financial headaches due to US tax rules.
Thousands of American citizens in Europe and their 'Accidental’ American compatriots pay steep costs to give up their US passports each year. Helen Burggraf explains why the numbers have been growing.
Former American citizens based in Europe who renounced their nationality have launched a new lawsuit against the US over the huge fee they were required to pay to handover their passports.
