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How to Stay in Germany After Graduating: Residence Permits Explained
International graduates from German universities can get an 18-month job-search permit. Here's exactly how to apply and what comes next.
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Germany's AfD Firewall Explained: What It Means for Expats in 2025
Germany's centrist parties refuse to work with the AfD, but that 'firewall' is under pressure. Here's what it means for expats and immigrants living in Germany.
dw_english
Immigration policy
Germany Politics 2025: Merz Poll and AfD Euro-Schengen Exit Plans
Most German voters doubt Merz will finish his term, and the AfD says it would leave the euro and Schengen. Here's what that means for expats.
dw_english
Immigration policy
AfD's Chrupalla Calls Climate Change a 'Side Issue' Amid German Heatwave
AfD leader Chrupalla dismissed climate change as a 'side issue' during Germany's extreme heat summer, focusing instead on keeping electricity costs affordable.
tagesschau
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AfD Leader Chrupalla's Migration Claims Fact-Checked by ARD
ARD fact-checked AfD leader Chrupalla's summer interview. Several migration-related claims were rated false. Here's what expats need to know about the political debate.
tagesschau
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Migrant Shop Owners Strike in Saxony-Anhalt to Protest Racism
Saxony-Anhalt's Refugee Council called a migrant business strike on Aug 26 to protest racism ahead of the state election. What it means for the community.
iamexpat
Immigration policy
Merz Government Pushes Reform Agenda: What Expats Should Watch
Chancellor Merz is calling a cabinet retreat to speed up reforms after the summer break. Here's why expats in Germany should keep an eye on what comes next.
tagesschau
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AfD in Saxony-Anhalt Election: What a Far-Right Win Means for Expats
Foreigners in Germany react with alarm to a potential AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt. Here's what it could mean for immigration, integration, and daily life.
thelocal
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Germany Extends Border Controls Until March 2027: What Expats Need to Know
Germany will keep strict controls at all nine land borders until March 2027. Expats crossing into neighbouring countries should know what this means for travel and entry rights.
iamexpat
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EU Migration Deal With Libyan Warlords: What It Means for Asylum Seekers
A Der Spiegel investigation reveals the EU is making concessions to Libya's Haftar family to curb Mediterranean migration. Here's what this means for asylum seekers and EU policy.
spiegel
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Germany Extends Border Controls to March: What Expats Need to Know
Germany is keeping border checks in place until at least March next year. Here is what this means for expats travelling in and out of the country.
thelocal
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Germany Extends Land Border Controls Until March 2027: What Expats Need to Know
Germany will keep border controls at all nine land borders until March 2027, affecting travel, cross-border commuters, and entry rights for expats and visa holders.
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AfD Election Win in East Germany: What It Could Mean for Foreigners
The AfD has vowed a radical shift in migration policy if it wins in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Here's what expats and immigrants need to know.
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Germany Extends Border Controls Until March 2027: What Expats Need to Know
Germany's interior minister plans to extend border controls until mid-March 2027. Here's what this means for expats, commuters, and immigrants crossing German borders.
tagesschau
Immigration policy
Germany News Roundup: Evacuations, Asylum Departures & Heat Plan
Western Germany evacuations, rising rejected asylum seeker departures, and the SPD's new heat action plan — key Monday news for expats.
thelocal
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Germany's Youth Population Is Shrinking: Why Migration Matters More Than Ever
Only 1 in 10 people in Germany is aged 15–24. New data shows migration is increasingly essential to sustain the country's workforce and younger population.
thelocal
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Who Is Exempt from the German Citizenship Test? Full Guide 2025
Not everyone has to sit the Einbürgerungstest to get German citizenship. Find out which groups are legally exempt and what documents they may need instead.
thelocal
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AfD Labeled Far Right or Extremist: What It Means for Immigrants
Germany's AfD is called far right, populist, and extremist — but what do these labels actually mean, and why does it matter for immigrants living in Germany?
dw_english
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How to Speed Up Your German Citizenship Application: Expert Tips
Waiting months or years for your Einbürgerung decision? Experts share proven strategies to follow up, avoid delays, and push your application forward legally.
thelocal
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Afghan Allies Still Waiting for Germany's Evacuation Promise
Four years on, Afghan nationals promised safety in Germany remain stranded in Pakistan and Afghanistan, caught in bureaucratic delays and a shifting political climate.
dw_english
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EES at German Airports: Longer Queues for Non-EU Travelers in 2025
Airport queuing times have doubled since the EU's Entry/Exit System launched. Here's what non-EU travelers and expats need to know before their next trip.
iamexpat
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Who Is Ulrich Siegmund? The AfD Candidate Shaping Germany's Right
Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD's lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, is polling strongly with hardline anti-immigration views. Here's what expats need to know.
thelocal
Immigration policy
Ceuta on Alert: How Migration Misinformation Shapes EU Border Policy
False social media rumors triggered a full security mobilization in Ceuta. Here's what happened and why it matters for the EU migration debate.
tagesschau
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EES Delays at Frankfurt and Munich Airports: What Expats Need to Know
The EU's new Entry/Exit System is doubling wait times at passport control in Frankfurt and Munich. Expats traveling outside Schengen should plan for longer queues.
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