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 As coronavirus figures continue to fall around Germany, several states are again opening schools in full force. Here’s where - and when - in-person classes are resuming again. https://www.thelocal.de/20210531/schools-around-germany-reopen-as-covid-numbers-sink Mon, 31 May 2021 15:50:01 +0200 schools-around-germany-reopen-as-covid-numbers-sink The European Commission authorised the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in 12- to 15-year-olds on Friday, following the European Medicines Agency's approval of administering the jabs to adolescents earlier in the day. https://www.thelocal.de/20210529/eu-approves-pfizer-in-children-over-12 Sat, 29 May 2021 21:05:57 +0200 eu-approves-pfizer-in-children-over-12 Starting on June 7th, children aged 12 and older will be able to receive a vaccine in Germany, federal and state leaders decided at a vaccination summit on Thursday. https://www.thelocal.de/20210527/vaccines-to-be-made-available-to-children-12-and-over-in-germany-starting-in-june Thu, 27 May 2021 21:05:57 +0200 vaccines-to-be-made-available-to-children-12-and-over-in-germany-starting-in-june As government data shows that an increasing number of children are becoming infected with the coronavirus, a paediatric researcher from Freiburg University has said that more cases of "long Covid" are already being reported in this age group. https://www.thelocal.de/20210326/schools-openings-will-lead-to-more-children-getting-longterm-covid-german-doctor-warns Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:28:14 +0100 schools-openings-will-lead-to-more-children-getting-longterm-covid-german-doctor-warns The German states announced earlier in March that they want all children to start attending school this month, regardless of their age. But a third wave of the virus is already turning these plans upside down. https://www.thelocal.de/20210316/explained-are-all-german-schools-really-going-to-open-again-before-easter Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:00:23 +0100 explained-are-all-german-schools-really-going-to-open-again-before-easter Juggling family life and work can be tough. A new series of reforms on parental allowances and time off work after the birth a child aim to make it easier. https://www.thelocal.de/20210129/what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-new-parental-benefits-reforms Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:15:17 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-new-parental-benefits-reforms The coronavirus crisis has put a particular burden on working parents. For those struggling to care for their children while working, there are a few paid options for time off. https://www.thelocal.de/20210106/how-parents-in-germany-can-take-time-off-work-to-care-for-their-children-during-lockdown Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:59:25 +0100 how-parents-in-germany-can-take-time-off-work-to-care-for-their-children-during-lockdown New research revealed on Wednesday what the top names for both boys and girls in Germany are - and which names are growing (or falling) in popularity. https://www.thelocal.de/20201230/these-are-germanys-most-popular-baby-names-for-2020 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:36:28 +0100 these-are-germanys-most-popular-baby-names-for-2020 Whether for single parents or nuclear families, there are a lot of changes coming for those who have or expect children in 2021. https://www.thelocal.de/20201229/from-kindergeld-to-tax-benefits-what-changes-for-families-in-germany-in-2021 Tue, 29 Dec 2020 10:09:33 +0100 from-kindergeld-to-tax-benefits-what-changes-for-families-in-germany-in-2021 What is Germany’s bonus child allowance payments (Kinderbonus), how much is it and who is entitled to it? https://www.thelocal.de/20200907/germanys-kinderbonus-payout-begins-today-what-you-need-to-know Mon, 07 Sep 2020 16:04:42 +0200 germanys-kinderbonus-payout-begins-today-what-you-need-to-know German children are less happy with life than than their counterparts in neighbouring countries, a new study on the well-being of youngsters has found. https://www.thelocal.de/20200903/revealed-how-life-satisfaction-of-german-children-compares-to-other-countries Thu, 03 Sep 2020 13:06:02 +0200 revealed-how-life-satisfaction-of-german-children-compares-to-other-countries Many Kitas around Germany are experiencing severe staff shortages, according to a new educational study by Germany's Bertelmann Stiftung. What can be done to improve quality? https://www.thelocal.de/20200826/how-can-germany-improve-its-kitas-amid-teacher-shortage Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:26:36 +0200 how-can-germany-improve-its-kitas-amid-teacher-shortage Families in Germany are to receive the first instalment of a one-off payment – the 'Kinderbonus' – on September 7th. https://www.thelocal.de/20200817/germany-to-start-paying-out-coronavirus-kinderbonus-in-three-weeks Mon, 17 Aug 2020 13:18:10 +0200 germany-to-start-paying-out-coronavirus-kinderbonus-in-three-weeks The number of babies born in Germany has decreased for the first time in the last three years, with new statistics showing the birth rate is falling in 14 of the 16 federal states. https://www.thelocal.de/20200804/the-number-of-babies-born-in-germany-has-decreases-for-the-first-time-in-the-last-three-years Tue, 04 Aug 2020 18:11:42 +0200 the-number-of-babies-born-in-germany-has-decreases-for-the-first-time-in-the-last-three-years A new study from the Bertelsmann Foundation showed that child poverty in Germany is a growing problem, especially in light of the coronavirus crisis. https://www.thelocal.de/20200722/one-in-five-children-in-germany-lives-in-poverty Wed, 22 Jul 2020 11:37:05 +0200 one-in-five-children-in-germany-lives-in-poverty All families across Germany are to receive a one-off cash bonus for each child in two installments later this year, the cabinet decided on Friday. https://www.thelocal.de/20200612/heres-when-families-will-receive-germanys-kinderbonus-payment Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:56:42 +0200 heres-when-families-will-receive-germanys-kinderbonus-payment The German government plans to spend €130 billion to revive the economy, and the package includes a one-off bonus of €300 per child. We break down what it means for families. https://www.thelocal.de/20200605/explained-how-does-germanys-kinderbonus-coronavirus-payment-work Fri, 05 Jun 2020 11:56:23 +0200 explained-how-does-germanys-kinderbonus-coronavirus-payment-work Individual schools have already closed their doors throughout Germany due to coronavirus fears, but how useful would this be as a large-scale measure? Health experts are divided. https://www.thelocal.de/20200309/corona-holidays-is-closing-schools-the-right-call Mon, 09 Mar 2020 14:25:05 +0100 corona-holidays-is-closing-schools-the-right-call A working mother of an infant who couldn’t return to her job due to a lack of Kita (childcare) spots has been awarded for 'larger damages' by the Berlin Regional Court. https://www.thelocal.de/20200122/kitas-berlin-mother-awarded-7500-for-lack-of-childcare-spot Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:23:09 +0100 kitas-berlin-mother-awarded-7500-for-lack-of-childcare-spot A German politician is pushing to legalize human egg donation and surrogate motherhood in Germany - both of which are forbidden by a 30-year-old law. https://www.thelocal.de/20190813/germany-debates-legalizing-egg-donations-and-surrogacy Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:56:15 +0200 germany-debates-legalizing-egg-donations-and-surrogacy