Imogen Goodman
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How spouses of skilled workers can get fast-track permanent residency in Germany (opens the original)
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Moving to Germany for your partner’s job can feel like a leap in the dark. You may have left your own career behind, spent your first months getting to grips with German bureaucracy, or struggled with learning the language. So you may be relieved to hear there's a reward for all your hard work. Under a little-known rule that came into force back in 2024, the spouses of skilled workers can apply for a Niederlassungserlaubnis, or settlement permit, after three years in Germany rather than the usua
'True secret services': How Germany plans to extend powers for spy agencies (opens the original)
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Scarred by memories of state survellience during the Nazi and Cold War eras, Germany has generally kept its secret service under strict control. But in the face of increased aggression from Russia - including potentially deadly drone attacks - the government believes it's time to upgrade their intelligence capabilities. That's why the CDU/CSU and SPD coalition have put together a set of proposed reforms that could grant intelligence operatives new powers to investigate, monitor and respond to th
What does Germany's fuel price cut mean for drivers? (opens the original)
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Fuel prices have reached eye-watering highs in Germany lately. With the Iran war leading to the ongoing blockade of the Straight of Hormuth, consumers have been feeling the effects of a global oil crisis that has pushed oil above $100 per barrel. Since the US and Israel launched its first attacks in February, E10 petrol has risen by around 54 cents per litre and diesel by roughly 71 cents, with nationwide averages reaching about €2.31 and €2.47 respectively in mid-September. READ ALSO: How to sa
How to survive your first year as a parent in Germany (opens the original)
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Back in July, my daughter turned one, surrounded by family, some of her new baby friends and friends from my old life in Berlin. While she munched on her banana cake, the other parents were quick to congratulate us – and especially me – on making it through the first year. That may sound dramatic, but the sleepless nights and shapeless days of early parenthood can make the first year feel like an endurance test. Here are some of the strategies that helped me through to the other side. 1. Find yo
How many new German citizens can vote in the Berlin elections? (opens the original)
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Following a wave of support for anti-immigrant parties in recent state elections, the next Berlin elections – held on Sunday, September 20th – feel especially consequential for foreigners. For many, it will also represent their first chance to go to the polls in Germany. Since the last vote, a record-breaking number of people have applied for – and been granted – German citizenship. This includes 9,041 people in 2023, 21,811 people in 2024, and 39,041 people in 2025. While no final statistics ha
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