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A report of 23 September 2026 says civil service pay rises in twelve German states on 1 March 2027. What this means for trainee allowances, with 2026 figures.

A file-sharing warning letter does not require an immediate signature. What Section 97a UrhG says about minimum details and lawyer’s fees, and what to do now.

There is no uniform student discount in German car insurance. Which documents play a role when students choose a tariff, and what counts more.

Divorce costs consist of court and lawyer fees. This guide explains how the value of the proceedings is set, which court fee applies and when it is reduced.

What food costs German students each month depends on shopping, housing and canteen meals. Here is how to calculate your own figure step by step.

The commuting allowance is 0.38 euros per kilometre, up to 4,500 euros a year. Whether travel to university qualifies depends on how the studies are classified. Here is how to check.

A credit report shows which data credit agencies store about you. Deadlines, contents of the reply and the steps for a request under the GDPR.

Student start aid under § 56 BAföG sets out eligibility and the application, but no repayment rule. What a dropout means and who to ask about your case.

The basic allowance in the Altersvorsorgedepot is 50 cents per euro up to 360 euros of own contribution. Calculation steps, table and cap with November 2026 status.

Whether the Altersvorsorgedepot pays off depends on your own contribution and tax rate, not on a fixed income. Figures with November 2026 status and a worked example.