Economy
Uber Buys Delivery Hero for €12.7bn: What It Means for Workers in Germany
Uber has agreed to acquire German food delivery giant Delivery Hero for €12.7 billion. The deal raises questions for gig workers and consumers across Germany.
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Economy
Germany Tobacco Tax Hike: Cigarettes Could Cost €12 by 2030
Germany plans steeper tobacco tax rises than previously announced. A pack of cigarettes could reach €12 by 2030, affecting all residents including expats.
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Cost of Raising Children in Germany: A Guide for Expat Families
From Kindergeld to Kita fees, here is a practical breakdown of what it really costs to raise a child in Germany and what support the state offers.
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When Do You Need to File a Tax Return in Germany? Expert Guide
A tax lawyer breaks down exactly when foreign residents must file a German tax return—and when doing it voluntarily could earn you a refund.
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Economy
Germany Plans €600M Bureaucracy Cut: What It Means for Expats
The German government unveiled a €600M annual relief package to reduce red tape. Here's what it could mean for expats navigating German bureaucracy.
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Are €10 Flights From Germany Gone? What Expats Need to Know
Budget flights from Germany are getting harder to find as fuel costs rise and low-cost airlines reduce their German routes. Here's what this means for expats who fly home regularly.
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Economy
Europe's Ageing Population: What It Means for Expats in Germany
The EU population peaks in 2029 then declines. For expats in Germany, this means growing labour demand, stronger case for immigration, and pension system pressure.
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Economy
Germany Tobacco Tax Hike: Cigarettes Could Cost €12 a Pack
Germany plans major tobacco tax increases that could push cigarette prices to €12 per pack. Here's what smokers living in Germany need to know.
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Economy
Ruhr Valley Cities Near Financial Collapse: Impact on Expat Services
Cities like Oberhausen in Germany's Ruhr Valley are facing financial crisis. Falling tax revenues and rising social costs could affect local services for expats.
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Economy
Cigarettes Could Cost €12 in Germany by 2030: What to Expect
Germany's coalition plans gradual tobacco tax hikes, potentially raising a pack of cigarettes to nearly €12 by 2030. Here's what smokers need to know.
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Economy
Cigarette Prices in Germany Could Hit €12 Under New Tax Plan
Germany's government is planning a steeper tobacco tax hike that could push cigarette pack prices close to €12 within a few years, affecting millions of smokers.
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Are German Companies Really Leaving Germany? What Expat Workers Need to Know
High costs and slow growth are pushing some German firms to invest abroad. Here's what the trend means for expats working in Germany's key industries.
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Economy
EU Court Rules You Can Cancel Streaming Subscriptions Within 14 Days
The ECJ confirms the 14-day withdrawal right applies to streaming services, but providers can bill you for what you already watched. Here's what this means for you.
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Economy
Germany Approves €1 Billion Relief Fund for Indebted Municipalities
The Bundestag approved annual relief funding of around €1 billion for struggling German cities until 2029 — here's why it matters for local expat services.
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Economy
Germany Heat Pump Subsidies: What Homeowners Need to Know in 2025
Germany is cutting heat pump subsidies over the coming years, but lower-income households may get more help. Here's what the changes mean for homeowners planning a renovation.
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Economy
Germany's 2026 Budget Approved: Higher Defence Spending and New Taxes
Germany's cabinet has approved a budget with major defence spending increases and new taxes, while cutting climate and aid funding. What does this mean for expats day to day?
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Economy
Germany Cuts Heating Subsidies: What Homeowners Need to Know
Germany is reducing grants for eco-friendly heating systems and lifting the ban on new oil and gas boilers. Here is what changes and who is affected.
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Economy
Germany's 2027 Federal Budget: What €640bn in Spending Means for Expats
Germany's government plans €640bn in spending and €200bn in new debt for 2027. Here's what the budget draft could mean for social benefits and expat life.
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Germany to Cut Elterngeld to 12 Months: What Expat Parents Must Know
Germany's Family Minister wants to shorten parental benefit from 14 to 12 months, push fathers to take more leave, and slightly raise monthly payments.
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Economy
Germany 2027 Federal Budget: What New Debt Plans Mean for Expats
Finance Minister Klingbeil unveiled Germany's 2027 budget with new borrowing and climate fund cuts. Here's what it could mean for expats and public services.
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Germany's Free 'One-Click' Elster Tax Return: Is It Right for Expats?
Germany's Elster platform now offers a free, simplified one-click tax return service. Here's what foreign residents need to know before using it.
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Economy
Germany Heating Subsidies at Risk: Budget Cuts Explained for Expats
Germany's 2025 budget draft includes cuts to the climate fund, potentially reducing heating system subsidies. Here's what homeowners and renters need to know.
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Economy
Germany's New Altersvorsorgedepot: What Expats Need to Know
Germany is launching a state-subsidised private pension investment account. Here's what it means for expats building their retirement savings in Germany.
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Economy
Germany Federal Budget 2027: Higher Spending and €203bn in New Debt
Finance Minister Klingbeil's 2027 budget draft plans €203 billion in new debt and higher public spending. Here is what this could mean for expats and immigrants in Germany.
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