A recent survey reveals that many German companies do not provide any special leave for fathers following the birth of a child, with 44 percent of surveyed firms offering no such provisions.
Germany is on the cusp of slashing entitlement to parental leave for couples who earn €150k or more per year. Two parents offer their views on the changes - and how it could impact mothers in particular.
In the coming years, various types of financial support for parents will be unified under a single system in Germany. Here's how much lower incomes families could receive per child.
Germany’s coalition government reached an agreement on 'basic child allowance' (Kindergrundsicherung) on Monday. What does this mean for all families in Germany?
To trim its 2024 budget, German politicians proposed reducing access to Elterngeld (parental allowance) to couples who earn less than €150,000 a year. Who would be cut off, and is the move justified?
Under the new Skilled Worker Immigration Act, foreigners in Germany will not only be able to reunify with their spouses and children, but also their parents and step-parents as well.
As of June 14th, anyone turning 18 this year can sign up for €200 worth of free books, music, theatre and cinema tickets under Germany's 'Kulturpass' scheme. Here's why and how they can use it.
In Germany, one in five women remains childless after the end of childbearing age, according to Germany's Statistical Office (Destatis) on Wednesday. But the figure varies greatly based on their region and education level.
Debates over obligatory German language tests before school are once again raging in Germany, with the CDU arguing that the move would improve integration. Here's what's going on.
According to a new international study published on Tuesday, one in four children in the fourth year of school in Germany cannot read properly - placing the Bundesrepublik behind many other countries.
The Society for the German Language on Monday announced its latest list of the most popular newborn names. Here's what they share in common, and how they differ from German-speaking neighbouring countries.
When Kitas (daycare centres) close for a few days during a strike, working parents suddenly face a problem. What happens if no other childcare is available? Does the employer then have to allow paid leave?
A new survey published by Germany's Ministry for Family Affairs assessed the mood of parents amid rising living costs. Single parents, in particular, are feeling the strain.
Germany recently expanded its child benefit payments to €250 per child. Now the government is looking to expand benefits further, in a centralised application system with less bureaucracy. Here's what you need to know.
Bonn-based dating and relationships coach Sami Wunder shared her own success story with The Local's Germany in Focus podcast, as well as some tips for those looking for love in Germany.
We were flooded with more than 100 responses in just a few days to our survey about the secrets of a successful relationship with Germans. From grappling with directness and punctuality to embracing cultural differences, here's what our readers had to say.
As nurseries around Germany struggle to find enough workers to cater to demand, a court has ruled that parents shouldn't be turned away simply on the basis of low staff.
