https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed There's a fair amount of paperwork involved with moving to Germany, and it can be hard to know where to start. We look at the first documents you'll need to apply for, or be aware of, when you arrive here. https://www.thelocal.com/20250819/checklist-the-most-important-pieces-of-paperwork-you-need-to-settle-in-germany Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:16:22 +0200 checklist-the-most-important-pieces-of-paperwork-you-need-to-settle-in-germany Germany has once again been ranked as one of the worst countries in the world for international residents, according to a survey. We look at the challenges foreigners struggle with, as well as the positives. https://www.thelocal.com/20250905/the-biggest-challenges-foreigners-face-after-arriving-in-germany Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:56:09 +0200 the-biggest-challenges-foreigners-face-after-arriving-in-germany Germany is a great country to live in but there are challenges. We look at some of the reasons foreign residents struggle and share some tips. https://www.thelocal.com/20240925/why-do-foreigners-find-germany-such-a-hard-country-to-settle-in Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:30:14 +0200 why-do-foreigners-find-germany-such-a-hard-country-to-settle-in New salary requirements to get an EU Blue Card came into force in Germany at the start of this year. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.com/20250107/what-you-need-to-earn-to-get-an-eu-blue-card-in-germany-in-2025 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:17:16 +0100 what-you-need-to-earn-to-get-an-eu-blue-card-in-germany-in-2025 Germany has been pushing forward efforts to attract skilled workers from abroad, but which immigrant groups tend to earn the most and which earn the least? https://www.thelocal.com/20250106/which-groups-of-foreign-residents-earn-the-most-money-in-germany Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:59:59 +0100 which-groups-of-foreign-residents-earn-the-most-money-in-germany Next year is set to bring with it some major changes for foreign students in Germany, from more financial support to more Erasmus funding for universities. Here are the top 10 changes and trends you need to know about. https://www.thelocal.com/20241218/everything-that-changes-for-international-students-in-germany-in-2025 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:49:55 +0100 everything-that-changes-for-international-students-in-germany-in-2025 Thanks to job opportunities and a healthy work-life balance, Germany is an attractive destination for international residents. What should Americans know before moving across the pond? https://www.thelocal.com/20240805/eight-things-americans-should-be-aware-of-before-moving-to-germany Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:56:48 +0200 eight-things-americans-should-be-aware-of-before-moving-to-germany Germany has been ranked bottom of a new international ranking that looked at how countries make life easy or difficult for newly arriving foreign nationals. https://www.thelocal.com/20230321/germany-ranked-most-difficult-country-for-expats-to-get-started Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:52:23 +0100 germany-ranked-most-difficult-country-for-expats-to-get-started