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 This year is already shaping up to be a big one when it comes to changes to Germany's immigration and citizenship rules. Here are the key immigration reforms you need to know about, many of which happen in March. https://www.thelocal.de/20240102/everything-that-changes-in-immigration-in-germany-in-2024 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 18:15:01 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-immigration-in-germany-in-2024 German author and career coach Chris Pyak spoke with The Local about ongoing changes in the German labour market, and how foreigners can improve their chances of getting hired.  https://www.thelocal.de/20240109/interview-how-foreign-jobseekers-in-germany-can-maximise-their-chances-in-2024 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:52:46 +0100 interview-how-foreign-jobseekers-in-germany-can-maximise-their-chances-in-2024 As a new year dawns in Germany, readers are feeling less than optimistic about what 2024 may have in store - but the forthcoming citizenship law and progress in digitalisation bring a glimmer of hope. https://www.thelocal.de/20240105/complete-clusterfck-your-predictions-for-life-in-germany-in-2024 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 18:28:01 +0100 complete-clusterfck-your-predictions-for-life-in-germany-in-2024 Things aren't looking good for Germany's government, already torn apart by internal strife and growing populism, as many states head for the ballots later this year, writes Brian Melican. https://www.thelocal.de/20240104/opinion-germany-faces-a-hellish-year-in-politics-amid-rise-of-far-right Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:54:25 +0100 opinion-germany-faces-a-hellish-year-in-politics-amid-rise-of-far-right From the biggest European football tournanment to a showstopping Harry Potter exhibition, these are the events in Germany to pencil in your diary for 2024. https://www.thelocal.de/20240103/10-unmissable-events-happening-in-germany-in-2024 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:24:08 +0100 10-unmissable-events-happening-in-germany-in-2024 The cost of living in Germany has been rising, and salaries are not keeping up, meaning many people are watching how they spend more closely. So how will changes to things like tax, health insurance contributions, and benefits affect you in 2024? https://www.thelocal.de/20231204/what-you-need-to-know-about-money-and-tax-changes-in-germany-in-2024 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:10:17 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-about-money-and-tax-changes-in-germany-in-2024 2024 is a big year for Germany with lots of changes in the pipeline. Here's a rundown of what you can expect. https://www.thelocal.de/20231211/what-changes-about-life-in-germany-in-2024 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:43:01 +0100 what-changes-about-life-in-germany-in-2024 2023 was yet another rollercoaster year in Germany. With a new year fast approaching, we'd love to hear your hopes and fears about how life could change in 2024. https://www.thelocal.de/20231222/tell-us-what-are-your-predictions-for-life-in-germany-in-2024 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 15:57:51 +0100 tell-us-what-are-your-predictions-for-life-in-germany-in-2024 Whether it be new 'nightsleepers' or eastward expansions, a whole host of new intra-European train routes and schedules are set to be launched in 2024. Here are the details thanks to The Man in Seat 61. https://www.thelocal.de/20231108/explained-the-big-changes-for-train-travel-across-europe-in-2024 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:41:33 +0100 explained-the-big-changes-for-train-travel-across-europe-in-2024 Germany's stagnating GDP made 2023 a difficult year to get hired, with a number of the country's bigger firms announcing hiring freezes. The Local takes a look at what job seekers in Germany can expect in 2024. https://www.thelocal.de/20231219/whats-the-outlook-for-the-german-job-market-in-2024 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:18:28 +0100 whats-the-outlook-for-the-german-job-market-in-2024 Germany has a slew of official 'Feiertage' (public holidays) at both the state and national level. Here's what to know to plan your long weekends and getaways in the coming year. https://www.thelocal.de/20231114/what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-public-holidays-in-2024 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:15:28 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-public-holidays-in-2024 Germany's government coalition has been scrambling to fill a €17 billion black hole in its finances for 2024. Some of that will fall on the backs of consumers meaning certain things will get more expensive next year. https://www.thelocal.de/20231214/flights-to-shampoo-how-life-will-get-more-expensive-in-germany-in-2024 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:34:46 +0100 flights-to-shampoo-how-life-will-get-more-expensive-in-germany-in-2024 Germany is planning to cut entitlement to Elterngeld for higher earners - but after an uproar, fewer people will be affected. Here's a look at the latest planned changes. https://www.thelocal.de/20231205/elterngeld-the-planned-changes-to-parental-allowance-in-germany Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:11:34 +0100 elterngeld-the-planned-changes-to-parental-allowance-in-germany Disputes between the German train drivers' union and Deutsche Bahn have made it a rocky few weeks on the railways. Can we expect to see even more strikes in 2024? https://www.thelocal.de/20231213/will-germany-see-more-rail-strikes-in-2024 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:48:12 +0100 will-germany-see-more-rail-strikes-in-2024 With changing tax rates and increased child allowance, 2024 could see the tax burden reduced year for taxpayers in Germany - even with some contributions going up. https://www.thelocal.de/20231207/how-much-money-could-taxpayers-in-germany-save-in-2024 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:03:23 +0100 how-much-money-could-taxpayers-in-germany-save-in-2024 After a tumultuous year for the housing market in Germany, there are few signs of improvement. In fact, the situation may just get worse in 2024, according to experts. https://www.thelocal.de/20231201/what-will-happen-to-the-german-property-market-in-2024 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:46:48 +0100 what-will-happen-to-the-german-property-market-in-2024