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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Paul Krantz

    How to appeal if your application for German citizenship is rejected (opens the original)

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    Applying for German citizenship is no easy task. The entire process takes months, or even years, and requires gathering a number of documents as well as paying a significant application fee. So receiving a rejection at the end of the process can come as a crushing blow, especially for anyone who believed they met all of the requirements to naturalise. And, for the record, the number of people who find themselves in this position is considerable: As The Local has reported, roughly one in 20 appli

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Paul Krantz

    What does Germany's care reform mean for you? (opens the original)

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    After months of debate, the Federal Cabinet agreed on a draft of the "Care Reorganisation Act" on Wednesday, which lays out the government's plan for a reform of Germany's long-term care insurance policies. The reforms are primarily aimed at closing a large financial gap in funding for long-term healthcare, estimated at around eight billion euros in the coming year. Federal Health Minister Carsten Linnemann, of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) which heads the black-red governmen

  3. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Paul Krantz

    Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday (opens the original)

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    Thursday's top story: First hearing on a potential AfD ban held in Thuringia Members of the the state parliament in Thuringia heard from experts about the case for moving forward with a ban proceeding against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) on Wednesday evening. Among those invited to the hearing in Erfurt were well-known constitutional law experts, the former head of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, Hans-Georg Maaßen, and the comedian Hape Kerkeling -- who

  4. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Paul Krantz

    IN NUMBERS: How much will Germany's fuel tax cut save drivers? (opens the original)

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    Starting Thursday, October 1st, drivers can expect a bit of relief at the pump in Germany as a tax cut on petrol and diesel fuels kicks in. German federal leadership approved plans to lower fuel prices via a 'tank rebate' (Tankrabatt) following a spike in energy prices related to escalations in the US and Israel's war on Iran. September saw record high fuel prices in Germany. After 28 days, the average price of E10 for the month was just under €2.27. For diesel it was about €2.38 and 2.39, accor

  5. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Paul Krantz

    Does Germany really have the most punishing tax system for foreigners? (opens the original)

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    A recent global ranking of countries' tax codes attempts to answer the question, 'Where do foreign residents face the least tax burden?' Among the 48 countries compared, Germany ranked dead last – meaning that foreigners living here face a higher tax burden than they would in any of the other locations. So why does Germany rank so poorly for tax optimisation for foreign residents, and how does that affect quality of life for those who pay their dues to the Bundesrepublik? The ranking, published

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