The Local Germany 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 Germany has second biggest tax burden worldwide, report shows A new report by the OECD reveals that Germany is second only to Belgium when it comes to high tax rates in developed countries worldwide. https://www.thelocal.de/20170411/germany-has-second-biggest-tax-burden-worldwide-report-shows Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:27:29 +0200 germany-has-second-biggest-tax-burden-worldwide-report-shows The ins and outs of pensions Plan on growing old and grey in Germany? Joe Morgan explains why you shouldn’t rely solely on a state pension for your golden years. https://www.thelocal.de/20111125/39111 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:09:00 +0100 39111 The ins and outs of buying property Germany might have avoided the recent global real estate bubble, but buying a flat can still be a confusing and expensive endeavour. Joe Morgan looks into mortgages and other property pitfalls. https://www.thelocal.de/20111118/38955 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:06:00 +0100 38955 The ins and outs of health insurance Having health insurance is obligatory in Germany, but there are considerable differences between private and public coverage. Joe Morgan explores the healthy options for your wallet. https://www.thelocal.de/20111111/38801 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:22:00 +0100 38801 The ins and outs of income tax Filing taxes is never fun, but in a foreign country it can be downright daunting. Joe Morgan sifts through the German tax code so you don’t have to. https://www.thelocal.de/20111103/38613 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:01:00 +0100 38613