As part of its ongoing public sector negotiations, Verdi has called a nationwide strike in the so-called "women's professions" to coincide with Equal Pay Day.
Clemens Fuest, the head of the Munich-based Economic Research Institute (ifo), has called for paid parental leave to be abolished as part of potential budget cuts in Germany.
With greater numbers of international workers choosing to settle in Germany and raise a family, the question of how to best raise bilingual children is often considered.
Whether parental leave, benefits or childcare, the next German government will have a big impact on family life. Here's what to know about key party pledges ahead of the election.
Germany's bureaucracy can be notoriously inflexible - but what happens when a close family member is unexpectedly rejected for a visa? We spoke to a foreign worker about his recent Schengen visa ordeal and how he overcame it.
An international ranking has given an indication of how primary school pupils in Germany compare to children in other countries when it comes to maths and science.
The birth rate in Germany has fallen dramatically in recent years, according to new research by the ifo Institute. The sharpest decline was seen in former East German states.
Like many countries, Germany allows prenuptial agreements which can simplify asset division if marriage ends in divorce. Not every marrying couple needs one, but there are certain cases where it makes sense, a German lawyer told The Local.
Parents in Germany suffering from stress or burn-out are entitled to take a “Kur”, which is basically a month-long wellness retreat for themselves and their children. Here’s how it works.
Couples with at least one non-German partner who try to get married in Germany often run into near-impossible hurdles. The solution that many international couples resort to is crossing a border for a day or two and returning as newlyweds.
Berlin parents won't have to deal with childcare strikes that could last for weeks. Meanwhile, improvements are on the way for German kitas around the country - according to the federal government.
Starting in 2024, fathers in Germany - or the mother’s partner - can take paid parental leave without dipping into their vacation days or officially applying for parental leave (Elternzeit).
Flights and hotels are usually cheaper at off-peak times when schools are not on holiday. We look at a reader's question on whether Germany allows children to miss a few days of school to ease family holiday costs or dodge busy periods.
Pupils in Germany have been starting school or heading back to the classroom after the summer holidays. We break down key dates as well as the culture and vocabulary to be aware of.
State governments in Germany could soon lose the right to use federal funds to lower Kita fees for parents. Instead, the money will have to be spent on staffing.
Services union Verdi has broken its promised hiatus on strike action in Kitas this week, leaving parents in Berlin scrambling to find alternative childcare.
A commission on reproductive rights has said the ban on egg donation should be lifted in Germany, with a draft likely to come before the next election.
Germany's citizenship reform drastically slashes the years of residence needed for most foreigners. Does the same apply to people married to German citizens?
Getting married in Germany is not for the faint of heart. The Local spoke to a foreign national who recently tied the knot to learn more about the process and the challenges. Here's what you should know before you step up to the altar.
