https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed British people who were living in Germany by the end of 2020 have their residence rights protected under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. Here's how they can get permanent residency according to an immigration expert. https://www.thelocal.de/20260204/how-brits-who-arrived-in-germany-before-brexit-can-get-permanent-residency Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:33:34 +0100 how-brits-who-arrived-in-germany-before-brexit-can-get-permanent-residency European travellers to the UK now require an electronic ETA visa waiver, with the UK government warning that they will start barring entry to those who don't have the required waiver. UK nationals are exempt, but what about their German partners, spouses or children? https://www.thelocal.de/20251127/do-i-need-an-eta-visa-for-my-german-spouse-or-children Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:57:35 +0100 do-i-need-an-eta-visa-for-my-german-spouse-or-children Since Brexit, many UK phone providers have ended their offers of free data roaming in the EU – but some still offer it. If you're planning a trip to Germany, here's the latest list. https://www.thelocal.de/20250808/which-uk-phone-companies-offer-free-roaming-in-germany Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:28:17 +0200 which-uk-phone-companies-offer-free-roaming-in-germany With firm start dates now in place (probably) for the start of the EU's new systems of biometric passport checks and online visa waivers, we answer your questions on how these systems will work for tourists, foreign residents of EU countries and second-home owners in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20250724/travel-to-germany-your-questions-answered-about-ees-and-etias Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:49:03 +0200 travel-to-germany-your-questions-answered-about-ees-and-etias The UK's public service broadcaster has announced changes for those living outside the UK to access BBC content. Here's how this affects people living in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20250715/how-access-to-the-bbc-is-changing-for-people-living-in-germany Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:47:16 +0200 how-access-to-the-bbc-is-changing-for-people-living-in-germany British dual nationals in Europe have been describing their anger and stress over misleading, vague and constantly changing information from the UK government on the subject of the new ETA travel visa requirements. https://www.thelocal.de/20250410/disgraceful-british-dual-nationals-express-fury-over-uks-changing-eta-advice Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:51:54 +0200 disgraceful-british-dual-nationals-express-fury-over-uks-changing-eta-advice The UK will go to the polls on July 4th, but there are a few important dates for Brits abroad to keep track of if they want to make sure their vote will be counted. https://www.thelocal.de/20240604/the-key-deadlines-brits-in-europe-need-to-know-to-vote-in-the-uk-election Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:05:48 +0200 the-key-deadlines-brits-in-europe-need-to-know-to-vote-in-the-uk-election The UK will head to the polls on July 4th, but many overseas voters will need to re-register if they want to make their voice heard. Keep track of the details and key dates below. https://www.thelocal.de/20240112/how-britons-living-in-europe-can-register-to-vote-in-uk-election Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:21:23 +0100 how-britons-living-in-europe-can-register-to-vote-in-uk-election The UK has changed its rules on overseas voting, meaning that thousands of Brits living in Europe will be eligible to vote in the next general election - and voter registration opens on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.de/20240115/uk-to-open-voter-registration-for-brits-in-europe-as-15-year-rule-finally-ends Mon, 15 Jan 2024 17:44:18 +0100 uk-to-open-voter-registration-for-brits-in-europe-as-15-year-rule-finally-ends British citizens living in Europe who had lost their electoral rights in the UK because they lived abroad for more than 15 years should be able to vote in the next general election, after the British government finally published new rules on registration and voting. https://www.thelocal.de/20231027/votes-for-life-brits-in-europe-given-boost-as-new-rules-finally-published Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:19:52 +0200 votes-for-life-brits-in-europe-given-boost-as-new-rules-finally-published